Postcode NE61 2YR 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 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no 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 4.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from NE61 2YR.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 2YR 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 1.2 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the NE61 2YR postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 2 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.
Elected local representatives for NE61 2YR, 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 2YR 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 2YR 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 3 schools close to NE61 2YR, including Morpeth First School (Good), Kyloe House and Abbeyfields First School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE61 2YR 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 2YR 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.