NE61 — MORPETH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE61

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE61 is £300,403, which is 13% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Property values in NE61 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NE61 have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£399,592	756
Semi-detached	£214,592	616
Terraced	£177,627	477
Flat	£164,897	152
All types	£300,403	2078

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE61

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE61 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE61

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE61 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Red Row Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ellington Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Linton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Morpeth First School	Primary	Good	mi
Pegswood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE61 are 254.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE61 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE61 — MORPETH

Area Summary

NE61 (MORPETH) offers property prices near the national average (£300,403), low crime (66% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (254 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE62

CHOPPINGTON

£144K

▼ 1.4% YoY

NE63

ASHINGTON

£163K

▲ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE61?

The average house price in NE61 (MORPETH) is £300,403, based on 2078 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is NE61 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE61 is significantly below the national average (27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE61?

There are 21 schools in or near NE61. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE61?

Council tax in NE61 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE61?

The average broadband download speed in NE61 is 254 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE61 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE61 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.