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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 201 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
201
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
90.31(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.1(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.98(+142%)
Public order
20.86(+138%)
Other theft
16.24(+149%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £74,000 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
Flats1£35,500
Semi-Detached2£121,500
Terraced58£74,500

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

NE639DL

Portia Street

NE630AX

Milburn Road

NE630QX

Hawthorn Road

NE638RY

Cresswell Terrace

NE638AB

Langwell Crescent

NE639AN

Woodhorn Road

NE639BJ

Rosalind Street

NE639EY

Castle Terrace

NE639HQ

Alexandra Road

NE630AH

Ashington Central

NE639DU

Portia Street

NE630AL

Laburnum Terrace

NE639GH

Woodhorn Road

NE639JH

Castle Terrace

NE639BN

Rosalind Street

NE630BL

Maple Street

NE630QP

Chestnut Street

NE630SN

Hawthorn Road

NE630SF

South View

NE630XX

Laburnum Terrace

NE639BL

Beatrice Street

NE638AH

Kenilworth Road

NE630EX

Cavendish Terrace

NE630HB

Bolsover Terrace

NE630QB

Sycamore Street

NE639AZ

Rosalind Street

NE638BB

Darnley Road

NE639AR

Woodhorn Road

NE639DJ

Katherine Street

NE639XG

Lintonville Terrace

NE630BB

Sycamore Street

NE639DN

Katherine Street

NE630AF

North Seaton Road

NE630DR

Milburn Mews

NE638AQ

Ridsdale Square

NE639AU

Hawthorn Road

NE639AX

Hawthorn Road

NE630HQ

Holly Street

NE638DZ

Park Road

NE639DR

St Andrews Terrace

NE630AG

North Seaton Road

NE639AG

Reiverdale Road

NE639DT

Portia Street

NE639FX

Hawthorn Road

NE630QT

Hawthorn Road

NE630QU

Hawthorn Road

NE630SE

John Street

NE630SH

Featherwood Drive

NE638AW

Arundel Square

NE638RU

Station Road

NE639BT

Beatrice Street

NE630BQ

Sycamore Street

NE630BW

Chestnut Street

NE630EB

North Seaton Road

NE639LQ

Brinkburn Crescent

NE638SD

Duke Street

NE639LG

Hirst

NE630QW

Maple Street

NE639BW

Rosalind Street

NE639DW

Katherine Street

NE639EN

Woodhorn Road

NE639GZ

Hirst

NE639HH

Alexandra Road

NE630AS

Poplar Street

NE630BX

Maple Street

NE638AF

Park Road

NE630AU

Myrtle Street

NE630SB

Hillside

NE639BP

Beatrice Street

NE639JX

Lintonville Terrace

NE639LA

Alexandra Road

NE630BN

Maple Street

NE638AG

Arundel Square

NE639HT

Percy Street

NE639UX

Woodhorn Road

NE630AQ

Acacia Terrace

NE630BU

Maple Street

NE630FB

Woodhorn Road

NE639WQ

Station Road

NE630AY

Poplar Street

NE630HA

Bolsover Street

NE638AZ

Oakland Terrace

NE638RS

Station Road

NE639XD

Station Road

NE630AZ

Poplar Street

NE630HL

Sycamore Street

NE630QR

Chestnut Street

NE630BG

Maple Street

NE639BH

Hawthorn Road

NE639YY

Reiverdale Road

NE630HD

Milburn Road

NE638AA

Kenilworth Road

NE638AJ

Ridsdale Square

NE630AN

Myrtle Street

NE630QA

Sycamore Street

NE638AS

Kenilworth Road

NE639BF

Hawthorn Mews

NE639JY

Lintonville Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.