Front Street is in Guidepost, Choppington and in Wansbeck district. NE62 5DE is located in the Choppington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Guidepost, Choppington, NE62 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE62 5LT, NE62 5QG, NE62 5DF, NE62 5LP, NE62 5DA, NE62 5NW, NE62 5BY, NE62 5LX, NE62 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE62 5DE is primarily male, with 57.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 42.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 57.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE62 5DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 44.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 29.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 6.2% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 25.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE62 5DE this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 28.1% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 19.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 230th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Front Street, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2014-01-17 | £70,091 |
| 19 Front Street, Choppington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2009-05-26 | £59,696 |
| 19 Front Street, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2009-04-02 | £34,022 |
| 13 Front Street, Choppington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2007-04-27 | £87,164 |
| 21 Front Street, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2006-02-24 | £72,217 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffaello's | 31 The Square, Guide Post | 87 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 7 The Square, Guide Post | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare Tavern | Front Street, Guide Post | 54 yd | |
| Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club | High Street, Guide Post | 180 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Choppington | 911 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill | Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seahorse Fish & Chips | 16 Front Street, Guide Post | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 38 The Square, Guide Post | 87 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Post MORPETH CLOSE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.