NE62 5DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crossway, 0.3km from Guide Post in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Choppington ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE62 5DR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00140138 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSSWAY, NE62 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSWAY, NE62 5DR.
275
40
£ 34,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE62 5DR 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, NE62 5DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £145k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5DR. The average age is 40.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE62 5DR is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Cleaswell Hill School
Mowbray Primary School
Ringway Primary School
Choppington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.1 km
- Guidepost Convenience Store0.2 km
- Stakeford Service Station1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club0.3 km
- Travellers Rest1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.8 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe 310.1 km
- Raffaello's0.1 km
- The Ugly Duckling0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Seahorse Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.8 km
- Little Deli Shop0.8 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.8 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Store0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.4 km
- Morpeth5.2 km
- Cramlington8.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Shops0.1 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
- Mowbray Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625DR · Data under Open Government Licence