Postcode NE61 2QU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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 2QU.
Morpeth Central & East near NE61 2QU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carlisle Park | Large | Walking directions to Carlisle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone | Small | Walking directions to Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone |
| 0.5 mi | Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2QU.
In the NE61 2QU postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hillside Convenience Store | 34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LG | Walking directions to Hillside Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Mace | 85 St Mary's Field, Morpeth, NE61 2QF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Penfolds Convenience | 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PS | Walking directions to Penfolds Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NB | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2QU, 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 2QU 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.
The median sale price around NE61 2QU in Morpeth Central & East is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE61 2QU, including Abbeyfields First School, St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth and Morpeth First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 2QU is Morpeth, about 782 m away.
NE61 2QU 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 2QU 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.