Byron Close Guide Post, Northumberland
1 address across 1 postcode (NE62), about 60 m long. USRN 42022291.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £39,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashington, about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Wansbeck Riverside Park (103 hectares) is about 700 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Guidepost Medical Group, about 270 m away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 152 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £68,250 | £67,500 | £69,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £21,000 | £21,000 | £21,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 21 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £42,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 26 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 25 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 May 2019 | 11 NE62 5DF | Other | £37,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Sep 2015 | 10 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 14 NE62 5DF | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 15 May 2008 | 26 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 9 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 25 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 10 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 14 NE62 5DF | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 10 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 25 NE62 5DF | Flat or maisonette | £21,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (82% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 31 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE62 5DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 18 within 800 m; nearest The Square Guide Post | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 3.4 km |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 3.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Guidepost Medical Group | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.7 km |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 3.2 km |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 3.0 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Choppington, Guidepostear Cashzone | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,050 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Wansbeck Riverside Park 103 ha | 700 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,680 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 103 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Plantation | Wood | 550 m north |
| Cleaswellhill Wood | Wood | 860 m north-east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km north-west |
| Whitefield Dean | Valley | 2.7 km north-west |
| Castle Island | Island | 3.0 km east |
| Brocks Hill | Hill | 4.1 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ringway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop - Choppington Convenience NE62 5DA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers NE62 5DA | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Group Food NE62 5DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE62 5DA | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| M I Dickson Ltd NE62 5DA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| The Mad Hatters Cafe NE62 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Raffaello's NE62 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Guidepost Convenience Store NE62 5LU | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| The Shakespeare Tavern NE62 5LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2022 |
| The Sea Horse Fish & Chips NE62 5LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Nisa Local NE62 5LT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club NE62 5QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Gibs Grill NE62 5QY | Mobile caterer | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Cleaswell Hill School NE62 5DJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 57 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (33); On or near Morpeth Close (32); On or near Dene Road (16); On or near Front Street (14); On or near Byron Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE62 5DF: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cleaswell Hill · Elder Walk · Broadway · Front Street · Laburnum Court · The Square · High Street · Fern Court · Rutherford Close · Crossway · School Avenue · Ford Terrace
All the streets in NE62 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.