Postcode NE62 5LH is located in a rural town, within the Stakeford ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Guide Post & Stakeford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.4 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 Ashington located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 NE62 5LH.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE62 5LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashington located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 in Stakeford area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £21,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stakeford
In the NE62 5LH postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE62 5LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | JET | Stakeford Lane, Stakeford, NE62 5QQ | Walking directions to JET |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 117-123 Ashington Drive, Stakeford, NE62 5AF | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | North Crescent Convenience Store | 3-4 North Crescent, Stakeford, NE62 5JH | Walking directions to North Crescent Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | New Line Pharmacy | Dereham Terrace, West Sleekburn, NE62 5UR | Walking directions to New Line Pharmacy |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gordon Terrace, Northumberland, NE62 5UE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.