Postcode NE61 2YJ 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 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 14 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 2YJ.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 2YJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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.
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2YJ.
In the NE61 2YJ postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 3 primary and 1 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.
Elected local representatives for NE61 2YJ, 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 2YJ records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE61 2YJ in Morpeth South & West is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE61 2YJ, including Abbeyfields First School, Morpeth Newminster Middle School (Good) and Morpeth Chantry Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE61 2YJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,666 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 2YJ 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.