Stocksfield is a tiny, yet sprawling commuter village situated close to the River Tyne, regarding 14 miles (23 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne in the southerly part of Northumberland, England. There are numerous smaller areas within the parish of Stocksfield, consisting of Branch End, New Ridley, Broomley, Hindley as well as the Painshawfield Estate. Various other towns in Stocksfield's postal area include Bywell, Newton, Mickley, as well as Hedley on the Hill. Stocksfield is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham. At a neighborhood degree it is regulated by Stocksfield Parish Council. On 11 January 2019 the name of the church was officially changed from "Broomley and also Stocksfield" to Stocksfield, showing advancements in the area as well as modifications in population over the years.