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 9UN, NE61 9UE, NE61 2FR, NE61 2QH, NE61 2AA, NE61 9WL, NE61 2RH, NE61 2EN, NE61 9SW … 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
- The Beresford Arms 3 4.6 miles
- Lairds House 4.4 miles
- The Portland Hotel 4.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 6.7 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.8 miles
- The Anglers Arms 4 9.1 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 8.5 miles
- The Queens Head 7.7 miles
- Grand Hotel Gosforth Park 4 9.1 miles
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 7.6 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