NE62 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alstone Court, 0.1km from Guide Post in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Choppington ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5BU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00140116 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALSTONE COURT, NE62 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSTONE COURT, NE62 5BU.
346
41
£ 34,100 /yr
59%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NE62 5BU — age 41, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 185,000
8 sales · Mean £ 177,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE62 5BU is moderate at 53 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
Cleaswell Hill School
Mowbray Primary School
Ringway Primary School
Choppington Primary School
Stakeford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- Guidepost Convenience Store0.5 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe 310.4 km
- Raffaello's0.4 km
- The Ugly Duckling0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Seahorse Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.7 km
- Little Deli Shop0.7 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.7 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Store0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.7 km
- Morpeth5.6 km
- Cramlington8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
- Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
- Middle School0.3 km
- Middle School0.3 km
- Cleaswell Hill School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BU · Data under Open Government Licence