Living in NE61, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE61 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE61
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE61 in the last 2 years, with a median of £399,995 and a range from £51,250 to £1,311,200. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 COPPERFIELD DRIVE, NE61 2GH | detached | £575,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 27 TARSET ROAD, NE61 2GU | detached | £322,995 | 2026-05-29 |
| OLYMPIA HOUSE NORTHLANDS ROAD, NE61 1JJ | detached | £637,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 1 KINGSLEY CLOSE, NE61 2GL | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 19 HOOD STREET, NE61 1JF | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 7 FENWICK GROVE, NE61 1JW | terraced | £376,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Morpeth First School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| The King Edward VI School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
6 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 5.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
76 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE61 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE61
What is the average house price in NE61?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE61?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE61?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central NE61 in the last 2 years is £399,995, ranging from £51,250 to £1,311,200 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE61?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE61, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE61?
76 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE61 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE61 at risk of flooding?
Central NE61 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE61 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £399,995; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 76 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE61 safe?
76 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE61 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE61 or NE62, NE61 or NE22, NE61 or NE63.
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