Abbey View Morpeth, Northumberland
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE61), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6202505.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £342,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Carlisle Park, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Central Northumberland, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £342,500 | £285,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £410,000 | £380,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £369,950 | £369,950 | £369,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £230,000 | £190,000 | £270,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £242,500 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2025 | 8 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 9 NE61 1QT | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2024 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2024 | 11 NE61 1QT | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 2 May 2024 | 1 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £450,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 6 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2020 | 9 NE61 1QT | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 4 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 3 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £369,950 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 6 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2006 | 11 NE61 1QT | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2004 | 3 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2003 | 3 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2001 | 2 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2000 | 11 NE61 1QT | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 3 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 19 Nov 1999 | 6 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £82,450 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 6 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 6 NE61 1QT | Terraced | £62,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 148 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (7); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Telephone Exchange, Morpeth: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Royal Mail Depot, 18-22 Oldgate, Morpeth: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- NCC Council Offices, Newgate Street, Morpeth: up to 16 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Benfield VW Garage, Castle Bank, Morpeth: up to 19 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Goose Hill Police Station, Castle Bank, Morpeth: up to 32 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Gas Works, Gas House Lane, Morpeth, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 17 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 1QT | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 11 | unlikely |
| NE61 1QR | zone 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 1QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 1QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oldgate Morpeth | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Morpeth | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.6 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Central Northumberland | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morpeth Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldgate (Dental Surgery) | 170 m |
| Hospital | Morpeth Cottage Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bedlington Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Pegswood - Morpeth Road, Pegswood Cashzone | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlisle Park 18 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Collingwood House, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m south-east. 75 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood House | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south-east |
| Entrance Screen to Churchyard of Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-east |
| The Clock Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-east |
| Bell tower or clock tower | Scheduled monument | 230 m south-east |
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-east |
| Morpeth Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 120 m north |
| Castle Wood | Wood | 390 m south |
| Watty's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Purdy's Stream | Lake or reservoir | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Haw Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Climbingtree Dean | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–9 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbeyfields First School | Primary | 3–9 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The King Edward VI School | Secondary | 13–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Morpeth First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef NE61 1AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| The Old Bakehouse NE61 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club NE61 1AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Cafe Vault NE61 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oldgate Tavern NE61 1QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| The Black & Grey NE61 1BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Pure Goddess NE61 1AT | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best One NE61 1BE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe Des Amis NE61 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| R Martin Butchers NE61 1AW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| The House of Stories NE61 1BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Manzil Tandoori Restaurant NE61 1LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| The Cheese Shop NE61 1LX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Pink Lane Bakery Limited NE61 1AW | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Sober in the Garden NE61 1AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (43); On or near Oldgate (13); On or near Newgate Street (7); On or near Saint Mark'S Street (4); On or near Mains Place (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Curly Kews · Abbey Terrace · Old Bakehouse Yard · Hollon Street · Collingwood Terrace · Auburn Place · Hollon Street · Duncan's Yard · Mains Place · Old Bakehouse Yard · Mains Place · Challoner's Gardens
All the streets in NE61 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.