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About

Bothal ward is located in the southern part of Northumberland, near the town of Ashington. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open spaces dominating the landscape. The River Wansbeck runs through the ward, providing a natural boundary and scenic views. Bothal itself is a small village with historic roots, featuring a medieval church and the ruins of Bothal Castle. The ward also includes the communities of Pegswood and Longhirst, which have a mix of residential and industrial areas.

The ward is well-connected by road, with the A197 and A1068 providing links to nearby towns like Morpeth and Ashington. Public transport options include bus services, though the area is largely car-dependent. Bothal ward has a mix of housing, from older cottages in the village to newer developments in Pegswood. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, with Bothal Woods being a notable green space. The area has a quiet, rural character while remaining close to urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Bothal has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bothal is £36,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Bothal: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bothal Population
4,904
Population density
400.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,783
97.55%
Other White
19
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.31%
Chinese
15
0.31%
Other Asian
13
0.27%
Total population: 4,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
762
33.23%
Owns with a mortgage
759
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
14.74%
Other social rented
199
8.68%
Social rents from council
154
6.72%
Total households: 2,293

Property prices in Bothal

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bothal 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 Bothal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£235,000
Flats7£80,000
Semi-Detached14£149,975
Terraced38£120,000

10 years median price trend in Bothal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bothal.

All postcodes in Bothal

NE638LE

Cornforth Close

NE638NQ

High Market

NE638HS

Park View

NE638PW

Home Farm Close

NE638QA

Somerset Close

NE638QH

Wansbeck Mews

NE638TP

Ashington West & South

NE638EB

Park Road

NE638LF

Oatfield Close

NE638TX

Sheepwash Road

NE638XP

Green Lane

NE638XX

Ravens Hill Drive

NE638DH

Green Lane

NE638LA

Paddock Rise

NE638QW

Lintonville Terrace

NE625NQ

Sheepwash Road

NE638JZ

Ashington West & South

NE638LN

Magpie Court

NE638NX

Ashington West & South

NE625HF

Glebe Farm

NE638HR

Park Road

NE638JX

Ashington West & South

NE638QG

Morpeth Road

NE638QZ

Ashington West & South

NE638US

Longhorsley Green

NE638AP

Ashington West & South

NE638DJ

Green Lane

NE638JU

Ashington West & South

NE638NE

High Market

NE638PR

Morpeth Road

NE638SG

Alnmouth Avenue

NE638SN

Wingate Way

NE616SR

Ashington West & South

NE638LR

Foxhill Close

NE638PE

Booths Road

NE638TQ

Beadnell Grove

NE638TZ

Craster Walk

NE616QN

Bothal Bank

NE638AD

Park Road

NE638LY

Deerfell Close

NE638HG

Station Road

NE638NT

High Market

NE638TU

Ashington West & South

NE638XY

Shotley Court

NE638BF

Kent Close

NE638JA

Wansbeck Mews

NE638LH

Hedgerow Mews

NE638PF

Essex Close

NE638PG

Cheshire Close

NE638TJ

Alnmouth Avenue

NE638TY

Beadnell Grove

NE616QW

Bothal Bank

NE638HZ

Station Road

NE638JD

Dene View

NE638SJ

Powburn Place

NE638TG

Ashington West & South

NE638TN

Wansbeck Road

NE638XT

Barrasford Close

NE638AY

Ashington West & South

NE638SH

Belford Meadows

NE638HT

Institute Road

NE638NZ

Wellhead Terrace

NE638PA

Wellhead Terrace

NE638SL

Kirkharle Crescent

NE638TH

Ashington West & South

NE638TL

Blackdene

NE638UD

Embleton Walk

NE638QF

Essex Close

NE638RQ

New Moor Close

NE638XR

Shire Farm Grove

NE638EA

Green Lane

NE638HP

Institute Road

NE638LD

Blackthorn Way

NE638PB

High Market

NE616SL

Bothal Bank

NE616SW

Bothal Bank

NE638HY

Ashington West & South

NE638PY

High Market

NE616QL

Bothal Bank

NE616SS

Ashington West & South

NE638DL

Coupland Road

NE638JB

Dene View

NE638JT

Dene View

NE638HA

Station Road

NE638HE

Institute Road

NE638LW

Houndslow Drive

NE638UN

Rothbury Drive

NE616SP

Ashington West & South

NE616UU

Ashington West & South

NE638BS

Bath Court

NE638HQ

Booths Road

NE638JE

Green Lane

NE638LP

Otterburn Drive

NE638BN

Hampshire Close

NE638HN

Ashington West & South

NE638HX

Station Road

NE638NU

High Market

NE638PP

Ashington West & South

NE638QE

Cheshire Close

NE638HU

Park View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.