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Ashington West & South

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About

Ashington West & South forms a large residential part of the former mining town. The area is characterised by streets of terraced and semi-detached housing built primarily for pit workers. The landscape is largely urban, with several local parks and green spaces providing community focal points. The main shopping and service hub is concentrated along the Ashington town centre periphery.

A notable local feature is the expansive Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, located directly to the south. This large parkland, with its lake and woodland, offers walking trails and outdoor activities. The area is well-connected by road, with the A189 providing a key route. The community retains a strong sense of its industrial heritage while functioning as a modern residential district.

Area overview

On average Ashington West & South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashington West & South is £45,710 per year. There are 4 schools in Ashington West & South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ashington West & South is home to around 12,429 people, with a population density of about 827.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashington West & South Population
12,429
Population density
827.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.64(-30%)
Shoplifting
21.56(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.74(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(-35%)
Public order
7.4(-16%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,105
97.39%
Other
55
0.44%
Other White
51
0.41%
Other Asian
34
0.27%
Chinese
30
0.24%
Total population: 12,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,617
25.04%
Level 3 (A level)
2,096
20.06%
No qualifications
1,981
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,655
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,028
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 10,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,086
36.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,782
30.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
738
12.83%
Social rents from council
476
8.28%
Other social rented
460
8%
Total households: 5,751

Property prices in Ashington West & South

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 in Ashington West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashington West & South 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 West & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£245,000
Flats10£85,750
Semi-Detached46£165,000
Terraced72£117,000

10 years median price trend in Ashington West & South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashington West & South.

All postcodes in Ashington West & South

NE638DL

Park Road

NE616QL

Bothal Bank

NE616SS

Bothal

NE638DR

Langley Road

NE638JB

Wansbeck Road

NE638JT

Dene View

NE638NJ

Wetherby Close

NE638UL

Haydon

NE630ED

North Seaton Road

NE630TZ

Monkseaton Terrace

NE638DA

Bamburgh Terrace

NE638DX

Holmdale

NE638EF

Green Croft

NE638HA

Station Road

NE638HE

Station Road

NE638JR

Falcon Court

NE638TD

Jubilee Estate

NE638LW

Linnet Court

NE638UN

Acklington Court

NE616SP

Bothal

NE630FG

Laidler Close

NE630YA

Hedley Way

NE638HQ

Station Road

NE638JQ

Orpine Court

NE638NA

Epsom Drive

NE639QG

Canterbury Close

NE616UU

Bothal

NE630FA

Lyon Court

NE630LD

Hartford Crescent

NE630LL

Ford Avenue

NE630YF

Freeman Court

NE638BS

Bath Court

NE638DF

Green Lane

NE638DS

Kielder Drive

NE638JE

Wansbeck Road

NE638LP

Otterburn Drive

NE630DH

Nursery Park

NE638LX

Ploverfield Close

NE638NU

High Market

NE638PP

Woodbine Terrace

NE638QE

Cheshire Close

NE638SY

Jubilee Estate

NE630FE

Floyd Way

NE638BE

Chillingham Crescent

NE638JJ

Shallon Court

NE638LU

Grousemoor Drive

NE638NP

Goodwood Court

NE630LU

Norham Road

NE630QF

Redworth Mews

NE638BN

Hampshire Close

NE638BQ

Chillingham Crescent

NE638HN

Morven Terrace

NE638HX

Seventh Row

NE638SZ

Jubilee Estate

NE639ST

Carlton Grove

NE630JP

Titchfield Terrace

NE630JW

Welbeck Terrace

NE638HU

Park Villas

NE638PN

Wellhead Court

NE630JN

North Seaton Road

NE630TQ

Newbiggin Road

NE638BP

Field View

NE630DL

Kingfisher Close

NE630JR

North Seaton Road

NE630TH

Newbiggin Road

NE630EA

Roseneath Court

NE630PH

Milburn Road

NE638BG

Green Lane

NE638DP

Wedderburn Square

NE630EE

Green Lane

NE630EF

Green Lane

NE638HF

Station Road

NE638PJ

Somerset Close

NE638XZ

Bellsburn Court

NE639FG

Larchwood Drive

NE630SZ

Newbiggin Road

NE630PJ

Milburn Road

NE638LQ

East Pastures

NE638QQ

Eleventh Row

NE638UH

Whalton Grove

NE638DQ

Park Road

NE638NH

Bothal

NE630DN

Swallow Close

NE638HW

Morven Place

NE638JF

Dene View

NE638QD

Kent Close

NE638QX

Home Farm Close

NE630HZ

Chiltern Close

NE630TF

Sidlaw Court

NE630YE

Armstrong Court

NE638NL

Cranemarsh Close

NE630LG

Rothley Avenue

NE630TT

Colwell Road

NE638DW

Coupland Road

NE638HH

Park View

NE638XS

Henshaw Court

NE638XU

Ravens Hill Drive

NE630HS

Pentland Close

NE630HT

Brecon Close

NE630JS

North Seaton Road

Data Sources

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