Stakeford
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.156, -1.581 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 26 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Stakeford is a compact former mining village and electoral ward in Northumberland, sitting on the north bank of the River Wansbeck in the north-east of England. It lies close to former collieries and larger towns such as Ashington and Morpeth, and its name is said to come from a line of stakes that once marked a ford across the river.
Like much of the area it has a strong post‑industrial character: terraced housing and miners’ heritage mingle with newer developments, local clubs and community groups, and riverside green spaces that attract walkers and anglers. The ward retains a distinct local identity shaped by its coal‑mining past, ongoing regeneration efforts and a steady focus on grassroots sport and community events.
Postcode districts covering Stakeford
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Sunderland 19 miles30.5 km
- South Shields 13.6 miles22 km
- Gateshead 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Washington 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Wallsend 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newburn 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Whitley Bay 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Blyth 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chester-le-Street 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Cramlington 4.8 miles7.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Stakeford Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Bomarsund Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Choppington Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Haydon Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Bedlington Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bedlington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ashington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bedlington East Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- College Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sleekburn Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bothal Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashington Central Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Stakeford
NE62 5AE, NE62 5AW, NE62 5AS, NE62 5HY, NE62 5JE, NE62 5TZ, NE62 5LH, NE62 5AY, NE62 5YF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45.1 miles72.6 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Morpeth Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Stakeford Ad
- Lairds House 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Portland Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- The Queens Head 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Beresford Arms 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Great North Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dunes Hotel 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Village Hotel Newcastle 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
Schools in Stakeford
- Ringway Primary School Primary
- Stakeford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cockle Park Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12 miles19.4 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 12 miles19.4 km