Postcode NE62 5XS 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 very low crime levels, with around 18.1 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 1.4 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 5XS.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE62 5XS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cleasewell Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cleasewell Hill 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 5XS postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE62 5XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 117-123 Ashington Drive, Stakeford, NE62 5AF | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 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 | Guidepost Convenience Store | 45-47 Front Street, Guide Post, NE62 5LU | Walking directions to Guidepost Convenience Store |
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.