NE62 5BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashington Drive, 0.1km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5BQ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140246 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5BQ.
224
59
£ 34,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE62 5BQ 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
Average age 59, 89% owned. NE62 5BQ 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 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BQ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 142,475
8 sales · Mean £ 143,618
Terraced
£ 141,000
3 sales · Mean £ 137,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5BQ has low crime rates — 44 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
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Block & Tackle0.9 km
- Bomarsund Social Club0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.5 km
- Half Moon Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dilshad Tandoori0.5 km
- New Orient Express0.5 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.1 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Newline Pharmacy0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eats & Treats0.4 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood4.2 km
- Morpeth6.4 km
- Cramlington8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cheviot Way0.1 km
- Cheviot Way0.1 km
- Ashington Drive0.1 km
- Ashington Drive0.1 km
- Half Moon0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BQ · Data under Open Government Licence