Postcode NE61 2EB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morpeth South & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,050 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% 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 16.4% 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 43 ft away from NE61 2EB.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 2EB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Morpeth Kirkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £405,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £272,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 11 | £153,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 1 | £77,000 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,995 | £166,500 | £162,000 |
| 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 | £385,000 | £270,000 | £156,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £270,000 | £181,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £178 | £144 |
| 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 | £304 | £269 | £193 |
| 2026 | £332 | £264 | £216 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 25, Southgate Mews, Morpeth, NE61 2BW | Detached | Freehold | £436,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 29, Cuthbert Way, Morpeth, NE61 2FQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 21, Caldburne Drive, Morpeth, NE61 2FS | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 24, The Fairway, Morpeth, NE61 2DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 8, The Fairway, Morpeth, NE61 2DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the NE61 2EB postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE61 2EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Caldburne Drive, Morpeth, NE61 2FS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 2EB, 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 2EB 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 2EB in Morpeth Kirkhill is £290,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NE61 2EB, including Morpeth First School (Good), Kyloe House and Collingwood School & Media Arts College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 2EB is Morpeth, about 1,200 m away.
NE61 2EB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,050 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 2EB 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).