Fairview Stakeford, Northumberland
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE62), about 50 m long. USRN 42050182.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 11).
- 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wansbeck Riverside Park, is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton Park Medical Group, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £174,031 | £146,062 | £202,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £224,288 | £163,500 | £224,288 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2022 | 15 NE62 5UH | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 3 NE62 5UH | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 15 NE62 5UH | Detached | £202,000 | New build. |
| 17 Apr 2009 | 4 NE62 5UH | Terraced | £146,062 | New build. |
| 12 Sep 2008 | 3 NE62 5UH | Terraced | £163,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 14 NE62 5UH | Detached | £224,288 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 14 NE62 5UH | Detached | £224,288 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2007 onwards (6); 2007-2011 (4); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (4).
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 (71% of about 780 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE62 5UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE62 5UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highways depot Stakeford | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 15.2 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Seaton Park Medical Group | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newline Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stakeford, Stakeford Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wansbeck Riverside Park 103 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 103 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinneyhill Plantation | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Castle Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Hawks Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 15 |
12 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mowbray Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Ringway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomarsund Social Club NE62 5UF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily NE62 5UE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Stakeford Cafe & Pizza NE62 5UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Mendes Management Limited NE62 5UE | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fairview (12); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
A1147 · Office Houses · Fair Avenue · A1147 · West Terrace · Milburn Terrace · Thornley Terrace · Osier Court
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.