Stocksfield - <>

Stocksfield is a small, yet sprawling commuter village situated close to the River Tyne, about 14mi west of Newcastle upon Tyne and 10mi east of Hexham in the southern part of Northumberland, England. There are several smaller villages and hamlets surrounding Stocksfield, including New Ridley, Old Ridley, Broomley, Hindley, Bywell, Mickley, and Hedley on the Hill.GovernanceStocksfield is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham. At a local level it is governed by the parish of Broomley and Stocksfield.DemographyIn the 2011 census the median age in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh was 49 years. 98.6 per cent of the population had white ethnicity and 68.8 per cent were Christian. No other religion exceeded 0.3 per cent with 23.9 per cent having no religion.TransportRoadStocksfield is linked to Newcastle upon Tyne and the A1 by the A695 which passes through the village. It is also linked to Leadgate and Stamfordham by the B6309. The A695 and B6309 meet near the railway station.

Tags: City