Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.936, -1.942 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 03 60 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh sit in the gentle Tyne Valley of Northumberland, a short rail ride from Newcastle on the Tyne Valley line and within easy reach of Hexham. The area is defined by rolling farmland, mixed woodlands and the nearby River Tyne, making it popular with walkers, cyclists and commuters who value village life with quick access to the city.
The communities combine a fairly traditional rural economy with a strong commuter presence, supported by local shops, schools, village halls and active societies; historic stone cottages and the Victorian-era railway helped shape their growth. Social life often centres on community events, pubs and outdoor pursuits, and the ward’s position puts it within easy reach of wider heritage landscapes such as Hadrian’s Wall country.
Postcode districts covering Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 12.9 miles
- Sunderland 21 miles
- South Shields 20.9 miles
- Gateshead 14 miles
- Washington 17.2 miles
- Durham 18.4 miles
- Wallsend 17.3 miles
- Newburn 8.7 miles
- Whitley Bay 20.5 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 19.8 miles
- Blyth 20.8 miles
- Chester-le-Street 15.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Riding Mill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Broomhaugh and Riding Parish 1.5 miles
- Stocksfield Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bywell Parish 2.5 miles
- Healey Parish 2.9 miles
- Ovington Parish 3.2 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Hedley Parish 3.6 miles
- Corbridge Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Ovingham Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Prudhoe Built-up area 4 miles
- Prudhoe North Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
NE43 7JR, NE44 6HQ, NE43 7EH, NE43 7RB, NE44 6EB, NE43 7QX, NE43 7ET, NE43 7PU, NE43 7HA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.9 miles
- Stocksfield Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Riding Mill Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Stocksfield and Broomhaugh Ad
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 6.8 miles
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- The Coach and Horses 6.6 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 7.1 miles
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.1 miles
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 9.8 miles
- Station Inn 6.5 miles
- The George Hotel 3 9.8 miles
Schools in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
- Broomhaugh (VA) C of E First School Primary
- Broomley First School Primary
- Mickley First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.5 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 5.7 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 10 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 11.7 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 12 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12.3 miles
- Beamish Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 12.8 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 12.9 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 13 miles