Smiths Close, Morpeth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE61 2ZF.
At a glance
17 property sales on Smiths Close, Morpeth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 20 Dec 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £306,075. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Smiths Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Smiths 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 | 14 | £306,075 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £212,403 | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £249,995 | 26 Feb 2021 |
Sold prices on Smiths Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 20 Dec 2024 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 31 Mar 2023 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 15 Aug 2022 | £279,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 25 Feb 2022 | £204,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 15, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 17 Dec 2021 | £219,810 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 18 Jun 2021 | £327,395 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 26 Mar 2021 | £243,195 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 26 Mar 2021 | £369,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 19 Mar 2021 | £282,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 19 Mar 2021 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 5 Mar 2021 | £364,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 26 Feb 2021 | £249,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 22 Feb 2021 | £282,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 5 Feb 2021 | £333,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 11 Dec 2020 | £321,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 27 Nov 2020 | £316,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Smiths Close NE61 2ZF | 26 Nov 2020 | £237,495 | Detached New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Smiths Close | £237,495 (Nov 2020) → £250,000 (Dec 2024) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Smiths Close | £316,995 (Nov 2020) → £330,000 (Mar 2023) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Smiths Close | £243,195 (Mar 2021) → £279,000 (Aug 2022) | +15% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Smiths Close
Crime
41 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smiths Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Smiths Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Smiths Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College 337 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kyloe House | Secure units | 10–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Morpeth First School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth 177 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–9 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Abbeyfields First School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The King Edward VI School 1,426 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School 525 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.5 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Pegswood station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Ashington station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Green Lane (eb, A196) 1 min walk
- Green Lane (wb, A196) 1 min walk
- Coopies Lane (eb, A196) 5 min walk
- Coopies Lane (wb, A196) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Greystoke Surgery
Morpeth Nhs Centre, Kings Avenue, Morpeth · 1.1 mi - Gas House Lane Surgery
Morpeth Nhs Centre, The Mount, Morpeth · 1.1 mi - Npc Central Northumberland
Morpeth Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth · 1.1 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 2.6 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 9 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 688 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,634 |
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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