Postcode NE61 6UL is located in a rural town, within the Pegswood ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth North & Pegswood area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,691 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from NE61 6UL.
Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 6UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pegswood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pegswood | N/A | Walking directions to Pegswood |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Pegswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £477,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £150,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 10 | £128,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,995 | £115,750 | £75,500 |
| 2017 | £206,548 | £148,000 | £93,750 |
| 2018 | £299,995 | £119,625 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £247,995 | £143,000 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £139,995 | £97,000 |
| 2021 | £230,846 | £144,473 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £271,995 | £161,495 | £142,498 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £178,998 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £334,995 | £170,000 | £104,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £153,750 | £113,500 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £201,500 | £128,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258 | £157 | £77 |
| 2017 | £187 | £149 | £121 |
| 2018 | £221 | £139 | £105 |
| 2019 | £230 | £146 | £118 |
| 2020 | £228 | £183 | £128 |
| 2021 | £235 | £186 | £137 |
| 2022 | £274 | £200 | £191 |
| 2023 | £290 | £220 | £139 |
| 2024 | £295 | £209 | £115 |
| 2025 | £251 | £196 | £133 |
| 2026 | £296 | £240 | £171 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 6UL.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 6UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Dark Lane, Northumberland, NE61 6RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Dark Lane, Northumberland, NE61 6RE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 6UL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vicky Oakley
Pegswood - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 6UL records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE61 6UL in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £189,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE61 6UL, including Pegswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 6UL is Pegswood, about 180 m away.
NE61 6UL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,691 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 6UL is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicky Oakley (Labour 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.