| Council | Northumberland |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for a North East town 14% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
The average house price in Morpeth is £262,150, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Morpeth house price trends over the last 30 years.
£262,150
£370,000
£150,125
£236,633
£236,666
Is Morpeth a nice place to live?
Yes, Morpeth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Northumberland. It particularly appeals to retirees. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Morpeth?
Morpeth has a below average crime rate for a North East town, with around 65 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% below the national average, and about average for Northumberland.
What are the best schools in Morpeth?
Morpeth has 9 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are The King Edward VI School and Abbeyfields First School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Pegswood Primary School and St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Morpeth?
The majority of residents in Morpeth identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).