Postcode NE61 2BT is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth Kirkhill ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth South & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carlisle Park.
Morpeth South & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth South & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from NE61 2BT.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 2BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carlisle Park | Large | Walking directions to Carlisle Park |
| 0.5 mi | Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone | Small | Walking directions to Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Morpeth Kirkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £415,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £271,250 | £270 |
| Terraced | 10 | £159,500 | £200 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,995 | £165,000 | £227,500 |
| 2017 | £334,995 | £188,750 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £190,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £297,995 | £190,000 | £144,500 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £199,950 | £148,000 |
| 2021 | £349,998 | £215,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £230,000 | £142,500 |
| 2023 | £358,000 | £237,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £363,750 | £230,750 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £270,000 | £156,500 |
| 2026 | £425,500 | £267,500 | £181,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £178 | £182 |
| 2017 | £242 | £184 | £147 |
| 2018 | £245 | £186 | £160 |
| 2019 | £235 | £209 | £160 |
| 2020 | £232 | £211 | £172 |
| 2021 | £245 | £204 | £164 |
| 2022 | £238 | £245 | £197 |
| 2023 | £279 | £226 | £181 |
| 2024 | £298 | £238 | £201 |
| 2025 | £303 | £269 | £193 |
| 2026 | £331 | £285 | £238 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2BT.
In the NE61 2BT postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | 85 St Mary's Field, Morpeth, NE61 2QF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Convenience Store | 34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LG | Walking directions to Hillside Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Shields Road, Morpeth, NE61 2SB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Caldburne Drive, Morpeth, NE61 2FS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 2BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Watson Wearmouth
Morpeth Kirkhill - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 2BT records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE61 2BT in Morpeth South & West is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE61 2BT, including Morpeth First School (Good), Kyloe House and Abbeyfields First School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 2BT is Morpeth, about 718 m away.
NE61 2BT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 2BT is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Watson Wearmouth (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.