Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE62 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE62 5BZ.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE62 5BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, NE62 5BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE62 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Guide Post in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Choppington ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE62 5BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00140141 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE62 5BZ has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Cleaswell Hill School

Outstanding194 pupils0.4 km
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Mowbray Primary School

Good258 pupils0.5 km
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Choppington Primary School

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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Ringway Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.1 km
  • Guidepost Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Gate Stores Premier0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.8 km
  • Cherry Tree Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe 310.1 km
  • Raffaello's0.1 km
  • The Ugly Duckling0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Seahorse Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Rainbow Chinese0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Store0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood3.5 km
  • Morpeth5.1 km
  • Cramlington7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Shops0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Morpeth Road0.2 km