Stamfordham
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.042, -1.877 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 07 71 |
| Population: | 347 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Stamfordham is a compact stone-built village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, sitting on gentle, undulating countryside roughly ten miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The village is centred on a broad green and a cluster of historic houses and inns, and its setting of rolling farmland and hedgerows makes it a popular base for local walks and country drives.
Historically a small market and coaching settlement, Stamfordham retains a strong community feel with a village hall, a primary school and lively local events such as agricultural shows and fairs. The local economy remains largely rural with farms and small businesses alongside residents who commute to nearby towns, while conservation protections mean many of the older buildings and streetscape survive intact, giving the place a distinctly historic character.
Postcode districts covering Stamfordham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 10.1 miles
- Sunderland 20.8 miles
- South Shields 18.6 miles
- Gateshead 13.3 miles
- Washington 17.5 miles
- Durham 21.8 miles
- Wallsend 14.4 miles
- Newburn 6.9 miles
- Whitley Bay 16.4 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 21.2 miles
- Blyth 14.8 miles
- Chester-le-Street 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ponteland West Ward 1.2 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Matfen Parish 3.1 miles
- Ponteland North Ward 3.3 miles
- Medburn Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Ponteland South with Heddon Ward 3.7 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Belsay Parish 4.4 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Ponteland Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Stamfordham
NE18 0QU, NE18 0PG, NE18 0QT, NE18 0PD, NE18 0PJ, NE18 0NA, NE18 0QQ, NE18 0PB, NE18 0LA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 40.9 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Stamfordham Ad
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 3 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 6.5 miles
- Duke of Wellington 5 5.4 miles
- Host & Stay | The Gathering 3.3 miles
- Host & Stay | The Parlour 3.4 miles
- The Ship Inn 5 miles
- Host & Stay | Snoozy Goose 5.1 miles
- Black Bull 5 miles
- The Beresford Arms 3 6.7 miles
- Premier Inn Newcastle Airport 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Stamfordham
- Stamfordham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kirkley Hall Estate 5.3 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 6.8 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 7.9 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 8.8 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 10.3 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.4 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 11 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 11.1 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 11.2 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 11.3 miles