NE62 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Avenue, 0.2km from Guide Post in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Choppington ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE62 5DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £102k, 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00140149 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL AVENUE, NE62 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL AVENUE, NE62 5DJ.
285
46
£ 34,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE62 5DJ 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.
Area Character
NE62 5DJ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5DJ. The average age is 46.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 87,500
6 sales · Mean £ 96,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE62 5DJ is moderate at 51 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 Bookmakers0.3 km
- Guidepost Convenience Store0.3 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club0.4 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.6 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe 310.3 km
- Raffaello's0.3 km
- The Ugly Duckling0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Seahorse Fish & Chips0.4 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 Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.6 km
- Morpeth5.4 km
- Cramlington8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mowbray Terrace0.1 km
- Cleaswell Hill School0.1 km
- Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
- Cleaswell Hill School0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625DJ · Data under Open Government Licence