Postcode NE61 2NB is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth Kirkhill ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth Central & East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Carlisle Park.
Morpeth Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Morpeth Central & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 2NB.
Morpeth Central & East near NE61 2NB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carlisle Park | Large | Walking directions to Carlisle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone | Small | Walking directions to Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone |
| 0.4 mi | Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Morpeth Kirkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £264,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Morpeth Kirkhill
In the NE61 2NB postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hillside Convenience Store | 34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LG | Walking directions to Hillside Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 85 St Mary's Field, Morpeth, NE61 2QF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Penfolds Convenience | 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PS | Walking directions to Penfolds Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.