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Ashington Hirst

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About

Ashington Hirst is a residential area situated to the northwest of Ashington town centre. The district is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities that serve the community. The layout follows a grid pattern typical of many former mining settlements in this part of Northumberland. Hirst Park provides a central green space with sports facilities and walking paths.

The area's history is closely linked to the coal industry, which shaped its development. Remnants of this past are visible in the architecture and the local museum housed in a former colliery building. Regular bus services connect Hirst to the wider town and surrounding villages. The main shopping parade along Alexandra Road meets everyday needs for residents.

Area overview

On average Ashington Hirst has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashington Hirst is £36,329 per year. There are 2 schools in Ashington Hirst: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashington Hirst is home to around 7,142 people, with a population density of about 4,828.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashington Hirst Population
7,142
Population density
4,828.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.91(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.94(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.9(+127%)
Public order
17.08(+109%)
Other theft
12.46(+108%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,696
93.78%
Other Asian
105
1.47%
Other White
89
1.25%
Other
53
0.74%
Indian
37
0.52%
Total population: 7,140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,473
25.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,018
17.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,017
17.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,008
17.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
689
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,676

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,208
34.58%
Owns outright
964
27.6%
Owns with a mortgage
691
19.78%
Other social rented
346
9.91%
Social rents from council
153
4.38%
Total households: 3,493

Property prices in Ashington Hirst

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Ashington Hirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,202 up to £487,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashington Hirst in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashington Hirst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced60£80,000
Semi-Detached1£73,000
Flats2£30,500
Detached2£190,500

10 years median price trend in Ashington Hirst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashington Hirst.

All postcodes in Ashington Hirst

NE639NL

Brinkburn Crescent

NE639EZ

Ariel Street

NE630HJ

Sycamore Street

NE639XE

Station Road

NE630QW

Maple Street

NE630BR

Hirst

NE639AZ

Rosalind Street

NE630AX

Milburn Road

NE639DZ

Juliet Street

NE639LE

Hebron Place

NE639AN

Woodhorn Road

NE630AE

Woodhorn Road

NE630HA

Bolsover Street

NE638SA

Charlton Street

NE630BB

Sycamore Street

NE638AS

Kenilworth Road

NE639DL

Portia Street

NE630HD

Milburn Road

NE639EW

Woodhorn Road

NE639JX

Lintonville Terrace

NE639BU

Katherine Street

NE630SP

Hawthorn Road

NE630SF

South View

NE638BB

Darnley Road

NE639BA

Hirst

NE630EH

North Seaton Road

NE639XQ

North View

NE639EB

Ariel Street

NE639NG

Ariel Street

NE630SW

Hawthorn Road

NE639BG

Hawthorn Road

NE639YZ

Hirst

NE630PY

Pont Street

NE630AF

North Seaton Road

NE630SE

John Street

NE630PR

Ashington Central

NE639BW

Rosalind Street

NE638AF

Park Road

NE630QP

Chestnut Street

NE630AW

Myrtle Street

NE639EN

Woodhorn Road

NE638RH

Kenilworth Road

NE630BT

Chestnut Street

NE639LD

Alexandra Road

NE630EN

Cavendish Gardens

NE630QR

Chestnut Street

NE639XD

Station Road

NE630AQ

Acacia Terrace

NE630AG

North Seaton Road

NE630AN

Myrtle Street

NE639FX

Hawthorn Road

NE639DN

Katherine Street

NE638RZ

Council Road

NE639LH

Hirst

NE638RS

Station Road

NE639GH

Woodhorn Road

NE630BU

Maple Street

NE630AU

Myrtle Street

NE630RY

South View

NE639AX

Hawthorn Road

NE638AB

Langwell Crescent

NE630EQ

North Seaton Road

NE639XG

Lintonville Terrace

NE638AQ

Ridsdale Square

NE639BF

Hawthorn Mews

NE639DS

Third Avenue

NE639EF

Alexandra Road

NE630BL

Maple Street

NE639WQ

Station Road

NE630SN

Hawthorn Road

NE630BA

Poplar Buildings

NE630HB

Bolsover Terrace

NE630QB

Sycamore Street

NE638RU

Station Road

NE639AU

Hawthorn Road

NE639YY

Reiverdale Road

NE630PQ

Milburn Road

NE630HL

Sycamore Street

NE639AA

Woodhorn Road

NE630BE

Sycamore Street

NE630EG

North Seaton Road

NE639AR

Woodhorn Road

NE638AN

Ashbourne Crescent

NE630AT

Poplar Street

NE630BN

Maple Street

NE638BA

Rutland Street

NE638AW

Arundel Square

NE639UX

Woodhorn Road

NE630QA

Sycamore Street

NE639LF

Brinkburn Crescent

NE639LB

Alexandra Road

NE639BB

Rosalind Street

NE630BY

Poplar Street

NE639FR

Woodhorn Road

NE638RY

Cresswell Terrace

NE639NQ

Ariel Street

NE630FB

Woodhorn Road

NE639AE

Woodhorn Road

NE630PZ

Pont Street

NE638RN

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.