Side-by-side comparison of NE1 Newcastle upon tyne and NE61 Morpeth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE1 is the more affordable option at £155,500 median vs £230,000 in NE61. NE61 has lower recorded crime (2,922 vs 8,069 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NE1 Newcastle upon tyne | NE61 Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £155,500 | £230,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,542 | £2,597 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 8,069 | 2,922 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.6 | 67.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 75.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.