Morpeth Kirkhill
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.159, -1.698 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 19 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Morpeth Kirkhill is a largely residential slice of Morpeth in Northumberland, sitting close to the town centre and the pleasant river valley that characterises the area. The ward mixes older terraces and newer estates, with local shops, schools and green spaces giving it a suburban feel while remaining within easy walking distance of the market, historic buildings and riverside paths.
Life here reflects the wider character of Morpeth: a market-town heritage, active community groups and straightforward commuter links by road and rail to Newcastle and beyond via the nearby A1. Residents often value the combination of local amenities, access to Northumberland countryside and the town’s calendar of events and markets.
Postcode districts covering Morpeth Kirkhill
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 11.4 miles
- Sunderland 21.2 miles
- South Shields 16.5 miles
- Gateshead 15.6 miles
- Washington 19.3 miles
- Wallsend 12.9 miles
- Newburn 12.3 miles
- Whitley Bay 12.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 23.7 miles
- Blyth 7 miles
- Chester-le-Street 21.1 miles
- Cramlington 6.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Morpeth Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Morpeth Stobhill Ward 0.8 miles
- Morpeth North Ward 1 mile
- Mitford Parish 1.5 miles
- Fair Moor Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hepscott Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Tranwell Woods Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Pegswood Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hebron Parish 2.6 miles
- Bedlington West Ward 3.5 miles
- Stannington Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Bothal Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Morpeth Kirkhill
NE61 2FF, NE61 9XA, NE61 2GN, NE61 2FL, NE61 2DJ, NE61 9WE, NE61 9SP, NE61 9TU, NE61 9UQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.2 miles
- Morpeth Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Morpeth Kirkhill Ad
- Host & Stay - Crescent House 0.8 miles
- The Beresford Arms 3 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 6.7 miles
- Host & Stay | South Riggs 4.4 miles
- Lairds House Northumberland Ltd 3 4.4 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 8.5 miles
- The Portland 3 4.8 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn Ashington 3 6.3 miles
- Travelodge Newcastle Seaton Burn 3 6.9 miles
Schools in Morpeth Kirkhill
- Abbeyfields First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 0.6 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 1.3 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 4 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 5.4 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 5.9 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 9.9 miles
- Cragside Estate 12.2 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 12.8 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 13.1 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 13.2 miles