NE62 5AP is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Avenue, 0.5km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE62, NE62 5AP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00140147 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD AVENUE, NE62 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD AVENUE, NE62 5AP.
262
53
£ 34,100 /yr
44%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE62 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5AP. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 158,497
12 sales · Mean £ 153,782
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5AP has low crime rates — 28 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
Cleaswell Hill School
Stakeford Primary School
Ashington Academy
Choppington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Family Shopper0.2 km
- Newline Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.9 km
- Premier- Choppington Convenience0.9 km
- + 3 more
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
6 nearby- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.9 km
- Bomarsund Social Club1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.2 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern1.0 km
- Half Moon Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Co-operative Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Raffaello's0.9 km
- The Riverside Pantry0.7 km
- Cafe 310.9 km
- Eats & Treats0.8 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.8 km
- Morpeth5.9 km
- Cramlington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glendale Avenue0.2 km
- Glendale Avenue0.2 km
- Mitford Gardens0.3 km
- Mitford Gardens0.3 km
- Stakeford Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625AP · Data under Open Government Licence