Postcode NE61 3ST is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth North 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 18.0 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 1.4 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 31,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth South & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from NE61 3ST.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 3ST 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Morpeth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £777,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £151,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £225,500 |
10 year median price trend in Morpeth North
In the NE61 3ST 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.