Simonside Close, Morpeth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE61 2XY.
At a glance
2 property sales on Simonside Close, Morpeth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 7 Aug 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £381,250.
House prices on Simonside Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Simonside Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE61 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £381,250 | 7 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Simonside Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Simonside Close NE61 2XY | 7 Aug 2024 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Simonside Close NE61 2XY | 8 Dec 2023 | £322,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Simonside Close
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of Simonside Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Simonside Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wansbeck at Morpeth Flood warning area
- River Wansbeck Flood alert area
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Simonside Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfields First School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School 521 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth 177 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–9 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School 525 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School 231 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–9 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Morpeth First School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kyloe House | Secure units | 10–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The King Edward VI School 1,426 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Morpeth station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Pegswood station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Simonside Close (nr, Abbey Medows) 1 min walk
- Simonside Close (opp, Abbey Meadows) 1 min walk
- Abbey Meadows (opp 57, Abbey Meadows) 4 min walk
- Spelvit Lane west end (wb, Spelvit Lane) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Npc Central Northumberland
Morpeth Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth · 1.0 mi - Greystoke Surgery
Morpeth Nhs Centre, Kings Avenue, Morpeth · 1.3 mi - Gas House Lane Surgery
Morpeth Nhs Centre, The Mount, Morpeth · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 623 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,424 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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