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NE65

MORPETH

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE65 encompasses MORPETH and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £297,326
1yr change ▲ 8.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£297,326

▲ 8.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

138 Mbps

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.

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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

£289K £294K £300K £306K £312K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

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 NE65 are 138.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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138.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE65 MORPETH

What is the average house price in NE65 MORPETH?
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 MORPETH 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 is the population of NE65 MORPETH?
The population of NE65 (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 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 are schools like in NE65 MORPETH?
There are 12 schools in or near NE65. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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