POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE62 5HD postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 6 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 28 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £158,000Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 6 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
6 within 400mNE62 5HD links 6 transport stops within 400m and 19 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Middle School (BCT) at about 246m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
25 within 1200mNE62 5HD currently links 25 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 9 grocery, 6 personal services, 5 food and drink. The closest mapped place is Raffaello at about 393m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,461 online job adverts observedNorthumberland local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE62 5HD in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
6 nearby school rows6 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE62 5HD. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8NE62 5HD has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 156, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 67 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£158,000
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE62 5HD, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (6), bakery (2), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (5), beauty (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (4), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Raffaello
Restaurant at 31, The Square, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland.
Nightlife
The Cherry Tree
Pub at Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland.
Personal services
Chap’s
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
The Co-operative Food
Supermarket in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Choppington Convenience Store (Premier)
Convenience at 21-22, The Square, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland.
Health
Boots
Pharmacy at 17, The Square, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Choppington Primary School
Primary option in NE62 5RR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Mowbray Primary School
Primary option in NE62 5HQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ringway Primary School
Primary option in NE62 5YP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE62 5HD before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE62 5HD.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE62 5HD with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE62 5HD.
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Ask vetted agents
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