Stakeford Lane, Choppington, NE62 5QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE62 5QS 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	52.1%	51.5%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.9%	48.5%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE62 5QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.5%	31.8%	2.3%	37.9%	-6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	54.4%	-2.3%	44.2%	10.2%
Separated	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.2%	7.4%	1.2%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	5.5%	3.9%	-1.6%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.2%	47.3%	-11.9%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	25.1%	33.6%	8.5%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	11.6%	13.3%	1.7%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	3.6%	5.5%	1.9%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.1%	10.6%	-6.5%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.3%	13.8%	-5.5%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.8%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.1%	3.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	21.6%	7.8%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	26.9%	29.3%	2.4%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	3.6%	2.8%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
White	100%	99.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.7% 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	98.9%	99.7%	0.8%	83.2%	16.5%
European Union	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	99.7%	0.8%	83.2%	16.5%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.2%	37.2%	3.0%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Stakeford Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stakeford Lane was 236.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.1% higher than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Stakeford Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 247.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE62 5QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stakeford Lane are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stakeford Lane, Choppington, NE62 5QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE62 5QS

Average Price
£267,337

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£267,337

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stakeford Lane

Average Price
£209,116

Semi-Detached
£180,817

Terraced
£166,506

Detached
£253,673

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£329,937

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stakeford LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Colbeck Stakeford Lane, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2017-06-30	£301,774
Doonholm Stakeford Lane, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	2014-09-19	£185,830
Doonholm Stakeford Lane, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2014-09-05	£181,297
Rosedale Stakeford Lane, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2013-01-25	£380,954
Doonholm Stakeford Lane, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£96,650	2009-05-05	£156,374

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE62 5QS

Employment

NE62 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Manufacturing	23
Construction	15
Education	12
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	3out of 4	289 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP	3out of 4	894 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,667 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	3out of 4	2,666 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	2,480 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	3,427 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	3,681 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	4,143 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	210 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP	- not rated	3,268 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	3,273 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	3,345 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB	- not rated	3,502 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Raffaello's	31 The Square, Guide Post		319 yd
Cafe 31	7 The Square, Guide Post		319 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Shakespeare Tavern	Front Street, Guide Post	401 yd
Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club	High Street, Guide Post	430 yd
Cherry Tree Bar & Grill	Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford	670 yd
Travellers Rest	Choppington	1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Seahorse Fish & Chips	16 Front Street, Guide Post	437 yd
Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place	133-135 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	802 yd
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway	131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	802 yd
Dilshad Tandoori	125 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Store	38 The Square, Guide Post		319 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane	grass pitches	181 yd
Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE	grass pitches	276 yd
Guide Post MORPETH CLOSE	grass pitches	651 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.