Postcode NE61 6ST is located in a rural village, within the Choppington & Hepscott ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Guide Post & Stakeford area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Guide Post & Stakeford is £40,704 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 1.0 miles away.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Guide Post & Stakeford is £40,704 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 6ST.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE61 6ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pegswood located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Pegswood | N/A | Walking directions to Pegswood |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Choppington & Hepscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,140,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £298,648 |
| Flats | 1 | £108,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £116,000 |
10 year median price trend in Choppington & Hepscott
In the NE61 6ST postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 6ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Gary Fitzgerald
Choppington & Hepscott - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.