Postcode NE62 5TG 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 61.9 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 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 61.9 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from NE62 5TG.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE62 5TG 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 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 | 42 | £299,975 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £103,000 |
10 year median price trend in Choppington & Hepscott
In the NE62 5TG postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE62 5TG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Choppington News | Church Avenue, Northumberland, NE62 5ST | Walking directions to Choppington News |
| 0.5 mi | Gate Stores Premier | 1-2 Choppington Road, Choppington, NE62 5RW | Walking directions to Gate Stores Premier |
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.