Postcode NE61 2GU is located in an urban city, within the Pegswood ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth North & Pegswood area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 2GU.
Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 2GU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Pegswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £477,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £150,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 10 | £128,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,995 | £115,750 | £75,500 |
| 2017 | £206,548 | £148,000 | £93,750 |
| 2018 | £299,995 | £119,625 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £247,995 | £143,000 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £139,995 | £97,000 |
| 2021 | £230,846 | £144,473 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £271,995 | £161,495 | £142,498 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £178,998 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £334,995 | £170,000 | £104,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £153,750 | £113,500 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £201,500 | £128,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258 | £157 | £77 |
| 2017 | £187 | £149 | £121 |
| 2018 | £221 | £139 | £105 |
| 2019 | £230 | £146 | £118 |
| 2020 | £228 | £183 | £128 |
| 2021 | £235 | £186 | £137 |
| 2022 | £274 | £200 | £191 |
| 2023 | £290 | £220 | £139 |
| 2024 | £295 | £209 | £115 |
| 2025 | £251 | £196 | £133 |
| 2026 | £296 | £240 | £171 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2GU.
In the NE61 2GU postcode area, located within Morpeth North & Pegswood, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vicky Oakley
Pegswood - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 2GU records about 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE61 2GU in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £189,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NE61 2GU, including The King Edward VI School (Outstanding), St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth and Morpeth Chantry Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 2GU is Morpeth, about 1,513 m away.
NE61 2GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,886 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 2GU is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicky Oakley (Labour 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.