Postcode NE61 2XS is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth Kirkhill ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth South & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone.
Morpeth South & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth South & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 2XS.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 2XS 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone | Small | Walking directions to Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone |
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 2XS postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.