Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE62 5AJ — age 53, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE62 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Ashington Drive, 0.4km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE62, NE62 5AJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00140146 (shared with 9 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 5AJ. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,500

2 sales · Mean £ 148,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE62 5AJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Ringway Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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Mowbray Primary School

Good258 pupils0.7 km
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Stakeford Primary School

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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Cleaswell Hill School

Outstanding194 pupils0.9 km
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Ashington Academy

Good977 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.2 km
  • Newline Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Stakeford Service Station0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.2 km
  • Little Deli Shop0.2 km
  • Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Dilshad Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.9 km
  • Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • Block & Tackle0.9 km
  • Half Moon Inn0.7 km
  • The Lord Barrington0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Riverside Pantry0.6 km
  • Eats & Treats0.8 km
  • Stakeford Coffee Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood3.8 km
  • Morpeth6.1 km
  • Widdrington8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Glendale Avenue0.1 km
  • Glendale Avenue0.2 km
  • Cheviot Way0.3 km
  • Cheviot Way0.3 km
  • Mitford Gardens0.5 km