NE62 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chatton Wynd, 0.2km from Sleekburn, West in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Sleekburn ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00140230 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHATTON WYND, NE62 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATTON WYND, NE62 5BW.
312
47
£ 33,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE62 5BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE62 5BW's 56% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BW. The average age is 46.7. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 102,000
7 sales · Mean £ 104,207
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5BW has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stakeford Primary School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Lord Barrington0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.1 km
- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.9 km
- Bomarsund Social Club0.9 km
- The Elephant0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eats & Treats1.0 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Wansbeck Cafe1.0 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ashington Convenience Store0.9 km
- Ashington Service Station0.9 km
- Seaton Hirst Post Office0.9 km
- Greggs Ashington0.9 km
- Newline Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- New Orient Express0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood5.6 km
- Morpeth7.7 km
- Cramlington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Foresters0.0 km
- Marchey's House crossing0.2 km
- Marchey's House crossing0.3 km
- Industrial Estate0.4 km
- Industrial Estate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BW · Data under Open Government Licence