Stakeford Terrace is in Choppington and in Wansbeck district. NE62 5HL 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 Stakeford Terrace, Choppington, NE62 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE62 5HJ, NE62 5HH, NE62 5HN, NE62 5HE, NE62 5HB, NE62 5EX, NE62 5JZ, NE62 5JX, NE62 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE62 5HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 51.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44% | 48.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 31.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (65%) 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 | 39.3% | 36.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 26.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 25.2% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stakeford Terrace was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stakeford Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 332nd highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Stakeford Terrace, Choppington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2007-09-21 | £166,669 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bothal Middle School High Market , NE63 8NT | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Junior High School Albert Road , NE22 7HJ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 811 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 7 The Square, Guide Post | 811 yd | |
| Eats & Treats | Stakeford | 962 yd | |
| Stakeford Coffee Shop | 40 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford | 1,020 yd | |
| The Riverside Pantry | Riverside Park Caravan Site, Ashington | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill | Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford | 194 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Stakeford | 879 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Tavern | Front Street, Guide Post | 886 yd | |
| Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club | High Street, Guide Post | 911 yd | |
| Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre | Gordon Terrace, Stakeford | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place | 133-135 Ashington Drive, Stakeford | 513 yd | |
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford | 513 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori | 125 Ashington Drive, Stakeford | 513 yd | |
| Kielder 2 Fish Bar | 93 Leander Avenue, Stakeford | 703 yd | |
| The Seahorse Fish & Chips | 16 Front Street, Guide Post | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 38 The Square, Guide Post | 811 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-2 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Welfare Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 984 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.