NE62 5AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashington Drive, 0.4km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5AL represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00140247 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AL.
260
55
£ 34,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 55, 97% owned. NE62 5AL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 13.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5AL. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Detached
£ 138,000
1 sales · Mean £ 138,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE62 5AL has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Ringway Primary School
Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Primary School
Cleaswell Hill School
Ashington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Family Shopper0.2 km
- Newline Pharmacy0.9 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.5 km
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
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 Barrington0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Riverside Pantry0.7 km
- Eats & Treats0.8 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.9 km
- Morpeth6.1 km
- Widdrington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glendale Avenue0.1 km
- Glendale Avenue0.2 km
- Cheviot Way0.2 km
- Cheviot Way0.3 km
- Mitford Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625AL · Data under Open Government Licence