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NE61 2PS

Duncan Gardens

Morpeth Kirkhill

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Detailed insights for NE61 2PS

Overview

Postcode NE61 2PS 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 low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carlisle Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
40.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Morpeth Central & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.3%

Approximately 40.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from NE61 2PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Morpeth Central & East near NE61 2PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE61 2PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Morpeth

N/A

Walking directions to Morpeth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE61 2PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCarlisle ParkLargeWalking directions to Carlisle Park
0.4 miOld Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,519.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.34(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.66(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(-24%)
Public order
2.03(-75%)
Vehicle crime
1.52(-63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
91.42%
Other White
7
2.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.24%
Other Asian
3
1.12%
Chinese
2
0.75%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
29.52%
No qualifications
47
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
29.41%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.57%
Owns outright
23
19.33%
Social rents from council
13
10.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Morpeth Kirkhill

Median price£299,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £389K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£415,000£330
Semi-Detached34£271,250£270
Terraced10£159,500£200
Flats2£81,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morpeth Kirkhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morpeth Kirkhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20263, Bluebell Rise, Morpeth, NE61 2QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
04 Mar 20254, Bluebell Rise, Morpeth, NE61 2QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
09 Sept 202524, High Park, Morpeth, NE61 2TADetachedFreehold£550,000
28 Aug 202511, High Park, Morpeth, NE61 2TASemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
20 Mar 202518, High Park, Morpeth, NE61 2TADetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the NE61 2PS postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 2PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Roberts Catholic First School, MorpethAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAbbeyfields First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryMorpeth First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE61 2PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMace85 St Mary's Field, Morpeth, NE61 2QFWalking directions to Mace
0.2 miHillside Convenience Store34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LGWalking directions to Hillside Convenience Store
0.3 miIceland10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miPenfolds Convenience4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PSWalking directions to Penfolds Convenience
0.4 miLidlStanley Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1PAWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE61 2PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Watson Wearmouth

Morpeth Kirkhill - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardMorpeth KirkhillE05016126
ParishMorpethE04013352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morpeth Central & EastE02005723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 016FE01033718
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 2PS

Is NE61 2PS (Morpeth Central & East) safe?

The area around NE61 2PS records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE61 2PS?

The median sale price around NE61 2PS in Morpeth Central & East is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 2PS?

There are 9 schools close to NE61 2PS, including St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth, Abbeyfields First School and Morpeth First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE61 2PS?

The closest station to NE61 2PS is Morpeth, about 433 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE61 2PS?

NE61 2PS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,441 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE61 2PS (Morpeth Central & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 2PS 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).

Data Sources

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.