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NE61 9UQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

Northumberland

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Detailed insights for NE61 9UQ

Overview

Postcode NE61 9UQ 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 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Morpeth South & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Morpeth South & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 59 ft away from NE61 9UQ.

Flood risk

N/A

Morpeth South & West near NE61 9UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE61 9UQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Morpeth

N/A

Walking directions to Morpeth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
1,692.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.82(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.2(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.1(-82%)
Other crime
1.26(-66%)
Burglary
1.26(-72%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
92.43%
Other White
8
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
53.54%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.62%
No qualifications
18
7.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
41.38%
Owns outright
40
34.48%
Other social rented
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
9
7.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Morpeth Kirkhill

Median price£299,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £389K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£415,000£330
Semi-Detached34£271,250£270
Terraced10£159,500£200
Flats2£81,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morpeth Kirkhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth Kirkhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morpeth Kirkhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 9UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 9UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202625, Southgate Mews, Morpeth, NE61 2BWDetachedFreehold£436,000
20 Mar 202519, Southgate Mews, Morpeth, NE61 2BWDetachedFreehold£485,000
22 May 202614, Merley Gate, Morpeth, NE61 2EPTerracedFreehold£181,500
05 Jun 202554, Merley Gate, Morpeth, NE61 2EPDetachedFreehold£469,000
05 Mar 202520, Whinham Way, Morpeth, NE61 2TFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£322,000

Schools

In the NE61 9UQ postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 9UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKyloe HouseSecure units

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryMorpeth First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCollingwood School & Media Arts CollegeCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 9UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE61 9UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodCaldburne Drive, Morpeth, NE61 2FSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalShields Road, Morpeth, NE61 2SBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE61 9UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Watson Wearmouth

Morpeth Kirkhill - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardMorpeth KirkhillE05016126
ParishMorpethE04013352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morpeth South & WestE02005724
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 018CE01027458
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2009-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 9UQ

Is NE61 9UQ (Morpeth South & West) safe?

The area around NE61 9UQ records about 16 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.

What is the average house price near NE61 9UQ?

The median sale price around NE61 9UQ in Morpeth South & West is £299,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 9UQ?

There are 4 schools close to NE61 9UQ, including Kyloe House, Morpeth First School (Good) and Collingwood School & Media Arts College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE61 9UQ?

The closest station to NE61 9UQ is Morpeth, about 1,052 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE61 9UQ?

NE61 9UQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE61 9UQ (Morpeth South & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 9UQ 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).

Data Sources

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.