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NE15 0NS

Croft's Lane

Stocksfield & Bywell

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Detailed insights for NE15 0NS

Overview

Postcode NE15 0NS is located in a rural village, within the Stocksfield & Bywell ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Wylam & Ovingham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe, about 1.6 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Wylam & Ovingham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wylam & Ovingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from NE15 0NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wylam & Ovingham near NE15 0NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
25.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.35(-62%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.35(-78%)
Other theft
5.32(-11%)
Public order
5.32(-35%)
Burglary
3.8(-15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
388
96.04%
Bangladeshi
4
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.99%
Other White
3
0.74%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.5%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
41.94%
Level 3 (A level)
61
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.9%
No qualifications
42
12.32%
Apprenticeship
22
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
36.41%
Owns with a mortgage
57
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
13.59%
Other social rented
20
10.87%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.52%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Stocksfield & Bywell

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £613K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Stocksfield & Bywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stocksfield & Bywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£605,000£294
Semi-Detached6£247,500£226
Terraced14£210,000£220
Flats3£145,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stocksfield & Bywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stocksfield & Bywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£116,250£319,000£150,500
2017£400,000£104,000£248,500£146,500
2018£430,000£70,000£241,250£183,000
2019£472,500£115,000£270,000£163,750
2020£454,500£127,500£295,000£167,500
2021£545,000£48,000£250,000£235,000
2022£472,500£123,750£403,525£215,000
2023£455,000£115,000£330,000£200,500
2024£605,000£124,250£262,500£235,000
2025£615,000£127,500£335,000£222,500
2026£515,000£143,750£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stocksfield & Bywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stocksfield & Bywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£177£224£176
2017£221£156£210£161
2018£206£128£220£199
2019£256£153£226£174
2020£248£197£208£199
2021£284£81£241£198
2022£294£191£311£221
2023£276£187£253£190
2024£294£180£255£220
2025£289£193£240£230
2026£293£177£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stocksfield & Bywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stocksfield & Bywell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 0NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 0NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 20253, Crown & Anchor Cottages, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0NGTerracedFreehold£250,000
28 Mar 2025The Forge 3, South East Farm, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0NTTerracedFreehold£420,000
05 Mar 20263, Dukes Cottages, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0NNTerracedFreehold£142,500
05 Dec 20252, Hill Croft, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0NWTerracedFreehold£240,000
31 Oct 20251, Hill Croft, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0NWTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the NE15 0NS postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE15 0NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Dale

Stocksfield & Bywell - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
ParishHorsleyE04010810
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wylam & OvinghamE02005729
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 036AE01027483
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE15 0NS

Is NE15 0NS (Wylam & Ovingham) safe?

The area around NE15 0NS records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near NE15 0NS?

The median sale price around NE15 0NS in Wylam & Ovingham is £310,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NE15 0NS?

NE15 0NS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE15 0NS (Wylam & Ovingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE15 0NS is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Dale (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.