Ashington (Northumberland) vs Morpeth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashington (northumberland) is about 47% cheaper on average. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Morpeth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

Morpeth

£329,377

Crime Rate

Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Morpeth

71.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

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Morpeth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Morpeth

322.6

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

Morpeth

70.9

Median Income

Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Morpeth

£29,915

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Buyers will find Ashington (northumberland) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,887 versus £329,377 in Morpeth. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Morpeth it is a flat at £173,785.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Morpeth (£173,785 vs £58,688).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Morpeth prices grew faster — 29% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Crime is lower in Ashington (northumberland) (71.4 per 1,000) compared to Morpeth (71.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Morpeth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in North East

School quality favours Morpeth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Ashington (northumberland).

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Morpeth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Morpeth
Total Schools	8	8
Primary	6	5
Secondary	2	3
% Top two bands	85.7%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ashington (northumberland) enjoy 477.7 Mbps on average, while Morpeth lags behind at 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 88.7% in Morpeth. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 59.4% in Morpeth.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (478 vs 323 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashington (northumberland) is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Morpeth's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,377 in Morpeth. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Morpeth.

Ashington (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashington (northumberland) has a population of 28,279 while Morpeth has 14,419. Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £29,915 in Morpeth. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 47.9 in Morpeth. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 52.4% in Morpeth.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Morpeth
Population	28,279	14,419
Median Age	47.9	47.9
Median Household Income	£29,915	£29,915
Employment Rate	52.4%	52.4%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	30.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Morpeth?

Ashington (northumberland) and Morpeth are approximately 5.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Morpeth?

Ashington (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,887.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Morpeth safer?

Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Morpeth?

Morpeth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Morpeth?

Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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