Overview for Cresswell Road, MORPETH, NE61 5HS

Introduction

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, North East England, lying on the River Wansbeck. Nearby towns include Ashington and Bedlington. In the 2011 census, the population of Morpeth was given as 14,017, up from 13,833 in the 2001 census. The earliest evidence of settlement is believed to be from the Neolithic period, and some Roman artifacts have also been found. The first written mention of the town is from 1080, when the de Merlay family was granted the barony of Morpeth. The meaning of the town's name is uncertain, but it may refer to its position on the road to Scotland and a murder which occurred on that road. The de Merlay family built two castles in the town in the late 11th century and the 13th century. The town was granted its coat of arms in 1552. By the mid-1700s it had become one of the main markets in England, having been granted a market charter in 1200, but the opening of the railways in the 1800s led the market to decline. The town's history is celebrated in the annual Northumbrian Gathering.

Morpeth is governed by Northumberland County Council and Morpeth Town Council. The town is split into three wards – North, Kirkhill and Stobhill – for the purposes of parish elections. In 2008 the town suffered a severe flood, which was repeated in 2012, resulting in the construction of new flood defences. Morpeth railway station is on the east coast line and a curve to the south of it has caused several rail crashes. Several sports teams compete in Morpeth, with Morpeth Town A.

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C. having been the winner of the FA Vase in 2016. The town hosted its own Olympics from 1873 to 1958. Two middle schools, a high school and seven first schools are situated in Morpeth, as well as several churches of Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Reformed and Methodist denominations. Morpeth's Carlisle Park, the recipient of several awards, contains one of the four floral clocks in England.

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Summary for Cresswell Road, MORPETH, NE61 5HS

North East
This postcode is in the parish of
Ellington and Linton
in
Lynemouth
within
Northumberland
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near NE61 5HS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
3
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near NE61 5HS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Cresswell Road, NE61 5HS that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

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Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Ashington and Newbiggin neighbourhood.

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Ashington and Newbiggin Neighbourhood Crime

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Berwick-upon-Tweed parliamentary constituency.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Cresswell Road, NE61 5HS

STRATFORD HOUSE CRESSWELL ROAD, NE61 5HS
18 Jan 2019
£192,000
CRAG VIEW CRESSWELL ROAD, NE61 5HS
14 Jul 2017
£235,500
ALVANLEY CRESSWELL ROAD, NE61 5HS
26 Apr 2011
£245,000
FENROTHER CRESSWELL ROAD, NE61 5HS
1 Feb 2008
£243,000

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Coordinates for NE61 5HS

Latitude
55.228193
Longitude
-1.557643

Residents at NE61 5HS

Households
9
Male
11
Female
12
People per Household
2.56

Sunrise and Sunset at NE61 5HS

Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NE61 5HS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.86%
Cloudy44.19%
Rain10.21%
Windy34.62%
Other0.12%

Population

Northumberland
312,000

Deprivation Index

73.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

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Companies Registered at NE61 5HS

Active
None

Postcode Details for NE61 5HS

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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