NE65 — MORPETH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE65

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE65 is £297,326, which is 12% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Property values in NE65 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NE65 have risen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£402,005	542
Semi-detached	£215,539	313
Terraced	£193,519	408
Flat	£168,006	43
All types	£297,326	1391

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE65

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE65 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE65

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE65 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Amble Links Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
King Edwin Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Broomhill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rothbury First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Swarland 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 NE65 are 138.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

138.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE65 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

NE65 — MORPETH

Area Summary

NE65 (MORPETH) offers property prices near the national average (£297,326), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (138 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE65?

The average house price in NE65 (MORPETH) is £297,326, based on 1391 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.2% over the past year.

Is NE65 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE65 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE65?

There are 12 schools in or near NE65. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE65?

Council tax in NE65 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 NE65?

The average broadband download speed in NE65 is 138 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE65 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE65 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.