NE62 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Ashington Drive, 0.6km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For serious buyers, NE62 5AF is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00140144 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHINGTON DRIVE, NE62 5AF.
304
46
£ 34,100 /yr
56%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE62 5AF — age 46, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5AF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE62 5AF has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Ringway Primary School
Mowbray Primary School
Cleaswell Hill School
Stakeford Primary School
Ashington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Family Shopper0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- M I Dickson Ltd1.0 km
- Premier- Choppington Convenience1.0 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.0 km
- Little Deli Shop0.0 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.0 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Half Moon Inn0.8 km
- The Lord Barrington1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Raffaello's1.0 km
- The Riverside Pantry0.6 km
- Cafe 311.0 km
- Eats & Treats0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Store1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.7 km
- Morpeth5.9 km
- Widdrington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glendale Avenue0.0 km
- Glendale Avenue0.1 km
- Mitford Gardens0.2 km
- Mitford Gardens0.3 km
- Cheviot Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625AF · Data under Open Government Licence