Postcode NE62 5ET is located in a rural town, within the Choppington ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Guide Post & Stakeford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Guide Post & Stakeford is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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 of residents in Guide Post & Stakeford is £34,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from NE62 5ET.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE62 5ET 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cleasewell Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cleasewell Hill Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Choppington area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £263,102 |
| Flats | 4 | £26,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Choppington
In the NE62 5ET postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE62 5ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 117-123 Ashington Drive, Stakeford, NE62 5AF | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | JET | Stakeford Lane, Stakeford, NE62 5QQ | Walking directions to JET |
| 0.5 mi | Choppington Convenience Store | 21-22 The Square, Guide Post, NE62 5DA | Walking directions to Choppington Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Square, Northumberland, NE62 5BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Guidepost Convenience Store | 45-47 Front Street, Guide Post, NE62 5LU | Walking directions to Guidepost Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.