NE62 5BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wansbeck View, 0.0km from Stakeford in Stakeford. Administratively it sits within Stakeford ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE62 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00140247 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANSBECK VIEW, NE62 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANSBECK VIEW, NE62 5BN.
260
55
£ 34,100 /yr
42%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, NE62 5BN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £142k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE62 5BN. The average age is 55.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
4 sales · Mean £ 136,750
Semi-Detached
£ 143,000
3 sales · Mean £ 149,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE62 5BN has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Stakeford Primary School
Ringway Primary School
Mowbray Primary School
Cleaswell Hill School
Ashington Academy
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Block & Tackle0.8 km
- Bomarsund Social Club0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre0.5 km
- Half Moon Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dilshad Tandoori0.6 km
- New Orient Express0.5 km
- Kielder 2 Fish Bar0.1 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Newline Pharmacy0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.6 km
- Stakeford Service Station0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eats & Treats0.4 km
- Stakeford Coffee Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood4.3 km
- Morpeth6.4 km
- Widdrington8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cheviot Way0.1 km
- Ashington Drive0.1 km
- Ashington Drive0.1 km
- Cheviot Way0.2 km
- Half Moon0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE625BN · Data under Open Government Licence