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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

NE630TA

Newbiggin Road

NE638NN

Hawksmoor Close

NE630ES

Garden City Villas

NE630LR

Mitford Drive

NE630LX

Rowlington Terrace

NE638JY

Ninth Row

NE638LB

West Pastures

NE638LJ

Chaffinch Court

NE638NF

Cheltenham Court

NE638NS

Somerset Close

NE638UP

Wingate Way

NE630NG

Newbiggin Road

NE630QJ

Cedar Terrace

NE638DG

Green Lane

NE638DY

Park Road

NE638LZ

Houndslow Drive

NE638PL

Devon Close

NE638QU

Bothal

NE630LS

Farne Avenue

NE633GA

College with North Seaton

NE638ND

First Row

NE638PD

High Market

NE638PH

Somerset Close

NE638TB

Jubilee Estate

NE638UT

Corbridge Terrace

NE639FE

Lavender Court

NE639SU

Pembroke Gardens

NE625NG

Glebe Farm

NE630DF

Cygnet Close

NE638AX

Bothal

NE638DN

Park Road

NE638LG

Ryedale Close

NE638NY

Bothal

NE638QB

Dorset Close

NE638TW

Portland Terrace

NE630LN

Bywell Road

NE633FZ

College with North Seaton

NE638JG

Campion Way

NE638UG

Epsom Drive

Data Sources

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