NE62 5BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abbots Close, 0.2km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5BE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00140246 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTS CLOSE, NE62 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS CLOSE, NE62 5BE.
224
59
£ 34,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE62 5BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE62 5BE is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £155k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BE. The average age is 59.4. 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
£ 126,000
3 sales · Mean £ 133,666
Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5BE has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
Stakeford Primary School
Ringway Primary School
Mowbray Primary School
Cleaswell Hill School
Ashington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Newline Pharmacy0.6 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.5 km
- Little Deli Shop0.5 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.2 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.6 km
- Bomarsund Social Club0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Half Moon Inn0.4 km
- The Lord Barrington0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eats & Treats0.5 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood4.2 km
- Morpeth6.3 km
- Cramlington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cheviot Way0.2 km
- Cheviot Way0.2 km
- Ashington Drive0.2 km
- Ashington Drive0.2 km
- Stakeford Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BE · Data under Open Government Licence