Postcode NE61 9JF is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth North ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth Central & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carlisle Park.
Morpeth Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Morpeth Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from NE61 9JF.
Morpeth Central & East near NE61 9JF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carlisle Park | Large | Walking directions to Carlisle Park |
| 0 mi | Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Morpeth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,311,200.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £515,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £300,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 34 | £268,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 25 | £153,000 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £353,500 | £195,000 | £185,000 | £147,500 |
| 2017 | £445,000 | £151,000 | £220,000 | £141,000 |
| 2018 | £540,000 | £219,999 | £205,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £527,450 | £147,500 | £163,500 | £166,000 |
| 2020 | £434,998 | £185,000 | £310,000 | £196,000 |
| 2021 | £342,000 | £145,000 | £255,000 | £167,250 |
| 2022 | £511,950 | £145,000 | £276,175 | £189,510 |
| 2023 | £532,950 | £168,750 | £162,500 | £201,000 |
| 2024 | £415,000 | £165,000 | £268,000 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £510,000 | £151,500 | £450,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £508,500 | £159,950 | £240,000 | £301,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £264 | £206 | £152 |
| 2017 | £228 | £187 | £183 | £162 |
| 2018 | £257 | £331 | £181 | £166 |
| 2019 | £259 | £218 | £182 | £150 |
| 2020 | £245 | £217 | £230 | £177 |
| 2021 | £247 | £217 | £224 | £181 |
| 2022 | £274 | £238 | £235 | £211 |
| 2023 | £269 | £248 | £214 | £193 |
| 2024 | £299 | £221 | £241 | £198 |
| 2025 | £286 | £213 | £310 | £207 |
| 2026 | £354 | £232 | £269 | £240 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 9JF.
In the NE61 9JF postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 9JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penfolds Convenience | 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PS | Walking directions to Penfolds Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 9JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Lee Bawn
Morpeth North - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 9JF records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE61 9JF in Morpeth Central & East is £290,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE61 9JF, including St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth, Abbeyfields First School and Morpeth Chantry Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE61 9JF is Morpeth, about 833 m away.
NE61 9JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,236 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 9JF is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lee Bawn (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.