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NE61

MORPETH

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE61 is the postcode district for MORPETH, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £300,403
1yr change ▲ 6.2%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£300,403

▲ 6.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

254 Mbps

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.

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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

£281K £292K £302K £312K £323K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE61 MORPETH

What is the average house price in NE61 MORPETH?
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 MORPETH 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 is the population of NE61 MORPETH?
The population of NE61 (MORPETH) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE61 MORPETH?
There are 21 schools in or near NE61. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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