Living in NE62, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE62 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE62
100 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE62 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,000 and a range from £17,000 to £325,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 NELSON ROAD, NE62 5HW | semi-detached | £123,500 | 2026-06-15 |
| 10 HILLTOP CLOSE, NE62 5EE | semi-detached | £74,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 13 SHEEPWASH BANK, NE62 5LY | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 8 THE SYCAMORES, NE62 5LW | terraced | £84,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 1 ALDERTON COURT, NE62 5BS | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 31 RIVERSDALE AVENUE, NE62 5LE | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Ringway Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Ashington Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
82 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE62 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE62
What is the average house price in NE62?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE62?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE62?
The median of 100 recorded sales around central NE62 in the last 2 years is £135,000, ranging from £17,000 to £325,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE62?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE62, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE62?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE62 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE62 at risk of flooding?
Central NE62 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE62 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 82 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE62 safe?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE62 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE62 or NE63, NE62 or NE22, NE62 or NE64.
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