NE62 5BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Priory Place, 0.3km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00140248 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY PLACE, NE62 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY PLACE, NE62 5BA.
249
53
£ 34,100 /yr
47%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE62 5BA spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £149k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BA. The average age is 53.0. 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
£ 127,000
3 sales · Mean £ 135,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5BA has low crime rates — 38 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
Stakeford Primary School
Mowbray Primary School
Cleaswell Hill School
Ashington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Family Shopper0.3 km
- Newline Pharmacy0.7 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.3 km
- Little Deli Shop0.3 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.3 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.7 km
- Bomarsund Social Club0.8 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Block & Tackle1.0 km
- Half Moon Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Riverside Pantry0.8 km
- Eats & Treats0.6 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood4.0 km
- Morpeth6.2 km
- Cramlington8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cheviot Way0.1 km
- Cheviot Way0.2 km
- Glendale Avenue0.2 km
- Glendale Avenue0.3 km
- Stakeford Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BA · Data under Open Government Licence