Town Pop. 14,058

Living in Morpeth: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morpeth scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 55/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the NE61 postcode district, Morpeth ranks 4th. Against the wider NE61 district average of 43/100, that is 10 points above. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the NE61 district's 32/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE61 postcode district.

53
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 553 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 172 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 140 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 130 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Shoplifting 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 236 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Howburn Court 355 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 107 crimes
  3. 3 Lumsden'S Lane 68 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
43
9 schools in area · 10 within 4km
6Good3Ungraded
  • Collingwood School & Media Arts CollegeSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Morpeth All Saints Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Morpeth First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Morpeth Newminster Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Roberts Catholic First School, MorpethPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Abbeyfields First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Morpeth Stobhillgate First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • The King Edward VI SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary12 mi
Community Paramedic Service12.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,259 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 481 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired37%Student3.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Morpeth 0.3 mi
Pegswood 2 mi
Ashington 4.8 mi
J3 A194(M) 16.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 17 mi
J2 A194(M) 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 145
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 156
Detached £398,500 48
Semi-detached £249,500 56
Terraced £205,500 30
Flat / Maisonette £151,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£126k £222k £321k £416k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Fair Moor 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hepscott 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tranwell Woods 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stannington 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morpeth a nice place to live?

Morpeth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Morpeth is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Morpeth?

Morpeth has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 1,332 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morpeth?

Among the top-rated schools in Morpeth are Collingwood School & Media Arts College, Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School and Morpeth Chantry Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Morpeth in total.

What are house prices like in Morpeth?

The current median house price in Morpeth is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £398,500, semi-detached £249,500, terraced £205,500, flat £151,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%. There were 156 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Morpeth in context

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Postcode districts in Morpeth

NE61 43 ⇄

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