Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HEATHERLEA GARDENS, NE62 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERLEA GARDENS, NE62 5AT.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE62 5AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE62 5AT is a sought-after residential area on Heatherlea Gardens, 0.5km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

For serious buyers, NE62 5AT is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00140146 (shared with 9 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 5AT. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

Semi-Detached

£ 166,500

2 sales · Mean £ 166,500

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

NE62 5AT has low crime rates — 30 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 offences39
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft12
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ringway Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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Mowbray Primary School

Good258 pupils0.5 km
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Cleaswell Hill School

Outstanding194 pupils0.7 km
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Stakeford Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Ashington Academy

Good977 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.1 km
  • Newline Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • M I Dickson Ltd1.0 km
  • Premier- Choppington Convenience1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.1 km
  • Little Deli Shop0.1 km
  • Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Dilshad Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.9 km
  • Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern1.0 km
  • Half Moon Inn0.7 km
  • The Lord Barrington0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Co-operative Store1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Raffaello's1.0 km
  • The Riverside Pantry0.7 km
  • Cafe 311.0 km
  • Eats & Treats0.8 km
  • Stakeford Coffee Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood3.8 km
  • Morpeth5.9 km
  • Cramlington8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Glendale Avenue0.1 km
  • Glendale Avenue0.1 km
  • Mitford Gardens0.3 km
  • Mitford Gardens0.3 km
  • Cheviot Way0.4 km