Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, situated on the River Wansbeck. The town lies within reasonable proximity to other local settlements including Ashington and Bedlington.
The area has evidence of human habitation extending back to the Neolithic period, with Roman artifacts also discovered at the site, indicating long-standing occupation. As a market town, Morpeth has functioned as a commercial and administrative center for the surrounding region throughout its history.
According to the 2011 census, Morpeth had a population of 14,017, representing an increase from 13,833 recorded in the 2001 census.