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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 56 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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
23.65(-39%)
Shoplifting
16.49(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.8(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-42%)
Public order
6.6(-19%)
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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 in Ashington West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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
Semi-Detached45£175,000
Terraced73£115,000
Detached45£255,000
Flats10£76,500

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

NE638DJ

Green Lane

NE638NY

Bothal

NE630SZ

Newbiggin Road

NE630QE

Seventh Avenue

NE630LQ

Bywell Road

NE638QG

Morpeth Road

NE630XL

Castle Island Way

NE638DH

Green Lane

NE638TG

Blanchland Court

NE630FA

Lyon Court

NE638TU

Bothal

NE630UA

Monkseaton Terrace

NE630SY

Newbiggin Road

NE638BT

Darnley Road

NE638LR

Foxhill Close

NE638DA

Bamburgh Terrace

NE630EP

Garden City Villas

NE630XE

Newbiggin Road

NE616SW

Bothal Bank

NE639QG

Canterbury Close

NE638LF

Oatfield Close

NE630EU

Garden City Villas

NE638LP

Otterburn Drive

NE638LL

Warren Court

NE638XU

Ravens Hill Drive

NE630DN

Swallow Close

NE638UD

Embleton Walk

NE638LA

Paddock Rise

NE638LQ

East Pastures

NE630FF

Kilbourn Street

NE633EU

Armstrong Way

NE639SS

Lyndhurst Road

NE638DE

Kenilworth Road

NE630JS

North Seaton Road

NE638LB

West Pastures

NE638BG

Green Lane

NE638XX

Whittingham Close

NE630PJ

Milburn Road

NE638JA

Wansbeck Road

Data Sources

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