Morpeth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Morpeth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,376. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,376 Population
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Morpeth

Morpeth

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, 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.

People

Population14,376
Veterans5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population14,376
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates55.1688°, -1.6889°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Morpeth

Morpeth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,376. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Morpeth

Morpeth has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.7° / 10.3° 66.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.1° / 11.7° 69.5
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -1.5° / 14.2° 63.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 16.7° 44.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 19.3° 59.5
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 5.8° / 22.8° 62.9
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.2° / 25° 89.6
Aug 15.1°C / 59°F 8.1° / 23.6° 81.5
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 22.1° 73.6
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F 2.4° / 16.2° 105.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F -0.9° / 13.3° 78.6
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -1.6° / 11.2° 94.5
Morpeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates55.1688°N, 1.6889°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 132 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 124 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 70 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 84 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Morpeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Morpeth

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The King Edward VI School - - - -
Collingwood School & Media Arts College - - - -
Stobhillgate First School - - - -
Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School - - - -
Morpeth Chantry Middle School - - - -
Morpeth Newminster Middle School - - - -
Abbeyfields First School - - - -
St Roberts Catholic First School - - - -
Morpeth First School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morpeth

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Morpeth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Bailiffgate Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Constable's Tower
Discovery Museum
Ferryman’s Hut Museum
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Mining Institute
Model Railway
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
Segedunum
Stephenson Railway Museum
The Black Gate
The Hardy Store & Mesuem

Libraries in Morpeth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick Library0.0
Amble Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Seaton Sluice Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Morpeth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grainger Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market

Restaurants in Morpeth

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beau Monde
Ephesus Restaurant
Gianni's
Ironmoncers
Lollo Rollo
Morpeth Tandoori
Primo Piano
Socrates
Tandoor Mahal
Tomahawk Steakhouse
Town House No.59

Cafes in Morpeth

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barluga
Cafe des Amis
Central Bean Coffee House
Chantry Tea Rooms
Costa
Costa
Firehouse No 1
M&S Café
Micah's Tea Rooms
N1 Golf Centre
Stobhill Bait
The Gubeon Coffee Shop
The Market Place refillery & cafe
The Morpeth Larder
Wheatsheaf

Castles in Morpeth

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morpeth Castle

Clinics in Morpeth

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Howard Centre Community Mental Health
Morpeth NHS Centre

Dentists in Morpeth

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care

Veterinaries in Morpeth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robson & Prescott Staithes Lane

Train Stations in Morpeth

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morpeth

Bus Stations in Morpeth

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morpeth Bus Station

Gas Stations in Morpeth

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #221519362
Morrisons

Banks in Morpeth

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
HSBC UK
Leeds Building Society
NatWest
Newcastle Building Society
Santander
TSB

Shopping Malls in Morpeth

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanderson Arcade

Gyms in Morpeth

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Vibes
Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Morpeth

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morpeth Golf Club
N1GOLF Centre Morpeth

Breweries in Morpeth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
VIP Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Morpeth

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Airports Near Morpeth

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Morpeth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
T and G Allan

Treatment Centers in Morpeth

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morpeth

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Morpeth Methodist Church
Saint Robert of Newminster
St Aidan
St George’s United Reformed Church
St Mary Magdelene Church
St Mary the Virgin Church
The Church of St.James the Great

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Morpeth?

Morpeth has a population of 14,376 residents and is located in United Kingdom..

What is the weather like in Morpeth?

Morpeth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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