Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AB.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE62 5AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE62 5AB is a sought-after residential area on Ashington Drive, 0.6km from Sheepwash in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

For serious buyers, NE62 5AB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00140145 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5AB. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE62 5AB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Ringway Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Mowbray Primary School

Good258 pupils0.4 km
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Cleaswell Hill School

Outstanding194 pupils0.5 km
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Stakeford Primary School

Good167 pupils1.2 km
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Choppington Primary School

Good128 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • M I Dickson Ltd0.8 km
  • Premier- Choppington Convenience0.8 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.2 km
  • Little Deli Shop0.2 km
  • Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Dilshad Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern0.8 km
  • Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club0.9 km
  • Half Moon Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Raffaello's0.8 km
  • The Ugly Duckling1.0 km
  • The Riverside Pantry0.6 km
  • Cafe 310.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Store0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood3.6 km
  • Morpeth5.7 km
  • Cramlington8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitford Gardens0.0 km
  • Mitford Gardens0.1 km
  • Glendale Avenue0.2 km
  • Glendale Avenue0.3 km
  • Middle School0.4 km