NE62 5AQ is a sought-after residential area on Ashley Gardens, 0.5km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For serious buyers, NE62 5AQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00140146 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY GARDENS, NE62 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY GARDENS, NE62 5AQ.
267
53
£ 34,100 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE62 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £195k 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 5AQ. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Terraced
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5AQ has low crime rates — 26 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
3 nearby- Family Shopper0.1 km
- Newline Pharmacy1.0 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.1 km
- Little Deli Shop0.1 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.1 km
- Dilshad Tandoori0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Half Moon Inn0.8 km
- The Lord Barrington0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Riverside Pantry0.6 km
- Eats & Treats0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood3.8 km
- Morpeth5.9 km
- Widdrington8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glendale Avenue0.0 km
- Glendale Avenue0.0 km
- Mitford Gardens0.3 km
- Mitford Gardens0.3 km
- Cheviot Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625AQ · Data under Open Government Licence