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NE61 2TZ

Kingswell

Morpeth Stobhill

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Detailed insights for NE61 2TZ

Overview

Postcode NE61 2TZ is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth Stobhill ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth Central & East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Morpeth Central & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Morpeth Central & East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 rail, approximately 309 ft away from NE61 2TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Morpeth Central & East near NE61 2TZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE61 2TZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Morpeth

N/A

Walking directions to Morpeth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
1,237.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.41(-37%)
Shoplifting
14.49(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(-44%)
Other theft
9.15(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-40%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
88.41%
Indian
6
1.99%
Other White
6
1.99%
Irish
5
1.66%
Pakistani
4
1.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
50%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.67%
No qualifications
24
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.82%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
67.69%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Social rents from council
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Morpeth Stobhill

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £329K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Morpeth Stobhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £565,000.

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 Stobhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£436,750£312
Semi-Detached36£236,000£263
Terraced15£165,000£229
Flats7£140,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morpeth Stobhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Stobhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301,250£100,000£184,500£137,000
2017£360,000£115,000£195,500£199,950
2018£311,500£152,000£173,250£135,000
2019£345,000£130,000£189,750£117,750
2020£332,000£98,250£185,000£226,100
2021£360,000£127,000£200,000£145,000
2022£385,000£99,000£185,000£173,250
2023£355,000£80,000£220,000£202,500
2024£350,000£135,500£240,000£230,500
2025£425,000£154,950£247,000£222,500
2026£410,000£131,250£213,500£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Stobhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Stobhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£172£181£205
2017£231£232£194£171
2018£244£207£191£172
2019£230£168£179£152
2020£232£179£198£213
2021£246£207£217£186
2022£300£188£227£190
2023£250£183£221£214
2024£272£210£248£222
2025£303£228£240£218
2026£329£249£263£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Stobhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 202658, Kingswell, Morpeth, NE61 2TZDetachedFreehold£280,000
02 Feb 202670, Kingswell, Morpeth, NE61 2TZDetachedFreehold£380,000
10 Apr 202574, Kingswell, Morpeth, NE61 2TZDetachedFreehold£337,500
11 Aug 20255, Kingswell, Morpeth, NE61 2TYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
24 Apr 202638, Willow Close, Morpeth, NE61 1XGTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the NE61 2TZ postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 2TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCollingwood School & Media Arts CollegeCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMorpeth Stobhillgate First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryMorpeth First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 2TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE61 2TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalShields Road, Morpeth, NE61 2SBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2TZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Beynon

Morpeth Stobhill - 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 StobhillE05016128
ParishMorpethE04013352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morpeth Central & EastE02005723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 016AE01027452
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 2TZ

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

The area around NE61 2TZ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2TZ?

The median sale price around NE61 2TZ in Morpeth Central & East is £237,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 2TZ?

There are 6 schools close to NE61 2TZ, including Collingwood School & Media Arts College (Good), Morpeth Stobhillgate First School and Morpeth First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE61 2TZ?

The closest station to NE61 2TZ is Morpeth, about 361 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE61 2TZ?

NE61 2TZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,860 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 2TZ is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Beynon (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.