Side-by-side comparison of NE48 Hexham and NE61 Morpeth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE48 is the more affordable option at £205,000 median vs £230,000 in NE61. NE48 has lower recorded crime (235 vs 2,922 offences over 13 months). NE61 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE48 Hexham | NE61 Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £205,000 | £230,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,597 | £2,597 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 235 | 2,922 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 11.3 | 37.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 37.6 | 67.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 52.0 | 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.