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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

NE630BP

Chestnut Street

NE639DP

Third Avenue

NE638AU

Ashbourne Crescent

NE639BH

Hawthorn Road

NE630AJ

Laburnum Terrace

NE638AA

Kenilworth Road

NE638AH

Kenilworth Road

NE639LA

Alexandra Road

NE639DW

Katherine Street

NE639AF

Viewlands

NE630AP

Myrtle Street

NE630SL

Featherwood Drive

NE630BW

Chestnut Street

NE639BQ

Hawthorn Road

NE638SB

Charlton Street

NE630AS

Poplar Street

NE630BS

Chestnut Street

NE638AJ

Ridsdale Square

NE639HT

Percy Street

NE639DX

Portia Street

NE639DJ

Katherine Street

NE639BN

Rosalind Street

NE630RZ

West View

NE630AZ

Poplar Street

NE639LG

Hirst

NE638AE

Park Road East

NE638SD

Duke Street

NE638AZ

Oakland Terrace

NE639EY

Castle Terrace

NE639BE

Third Avenue

NE639BD

Hirst

NE639AG

Reiverdale Road

NE639BP

Beatrice Street

NE630EX

Cavendish Terrace

NE630BH

Maple Street

NE639UY

Woodhorn Road Back

NE639UZ

Station Road

NE639BT

Beatrice Street

NE639BL

Beatrice Street

NE639LQ

Brinkburn Crescent

NE630XX

Laburnum Terrace

NE630DY

North Seaton Road

NE630QL

Maple Street

NE630BJ

Second Avenue

NE639BS

Beatrice Street

NE630BD

Sycamore Street

NE630EB

North Seaton Road

NE638DZ

Park Road

NE630QT

Hawthorn Road

NE639BJ

Rosalind Street

NE638SF

Haldane Street

NE639BX

Castle Terrace

NE630HE

Milburn Road

NE630HQ

Holly Street

NE639JH

Castle Terrace

NE639DU

Portia Street

NE630HH

Pont Street

NE630SD

Greenside

NE639UT

Lintonville Terrace

NE630AH

Ashington Central

NE639EU

Woodhorn Road

NE639AQ

Woodhorn Court

NE639GZ

Hirst

NE630EJ

Bertram Terrace

NE630BX

Maple Street

NE630HF

Milburn Road

NE630AY

Poplar Street

NE638AT

Rutland Street

NE630PG

Milburn Road

NE639DR

St Andrews Terrace

NE639AS

Woodhorn Road

NE630HN

Beamsley Terrace

NE630QX

Hawthorn Road

NE630DR

Milburn Mews

NE639UN

Lintonville Terrace

NE639JY

Lintonville Terrace

NE630EW

Cavendish Gardens

NE639EX

Woodhorn Road

NE639ZD

Portland Way

NE630HG

Milburn Road

NE630AL

Laburnum Terrace

NE630SJ

Breamish Court

NE630BG

Maple Street

NE639HQ

Alexandra Road

NE639DY

Juliet Street

NE639DT

Portia Street

NE638AG

Arundel Square

NE639UJ

Station Road

NE639AH

Woodhorn Court

NE630QU

Hawthorn Road

NE639AY

Hawthorn Road

NE638SE

Duke Street

NE630BQ

Sycamore Street

NE630SB

Hillside

NE639EA

Juliet Street

NE630SH

Featherwood Drive

NE639HH

Alexandra Road

NE639XH

Station Road

Data Sources

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