Is Morpeth a good place to live?
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In Morpeth (NE61 1), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £468,818 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 28% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£468,818
Population
5,671
Recorded crime
343.1
Schools
4
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Morpeth NE61 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Morpeth NE61 1 is rated high. Around 47.7% of properties (1,289 of 2,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NE61 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE61 1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 94/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 2,763
Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE61 1.
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Morpeth NE61 1: frequently asked questions
Is Morpeth NE61 1 a good place to live?
In Morpeth (NE61 1), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £468,818 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Morpeth NE61 1?
Recorded crime in Morpeth NE61 1 runs at 343.1 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Morpeth NE61 1 safe?
Crime in Morpeth NE61 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Morpeth NE61 1 runs at 343.1 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Morpeth NE61 1?
Homes in Morpeth NE61 1 sell for around £468,818 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Morpeth NE61 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Morpeth NE61 1 is rated high. Around 47.7% of properties (1,289 of 2,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Morpeth NE61 1?
There are 4 schools in Morpeth NE61 1 (1 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Morpeth NE61 1 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Morpeth NE61 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Morpeth NE61 1 a deprived area?
Morpeth NE61 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).