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About

Hirst ward is located in Ashington, Northumberland, covering a residential area with a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. The ward is served by local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links provide connections to nearby towns and Newcastle upon Tyne.

The area has green spaces, including Hirst Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Historically tied to coal mining, Hirst ward has seen changes as the industry declined, with efforts focused on regeneration and community development. The ward maintains a strong sense of local identity, with active groups and events fostering connections among residents.

Area overview

On average Hirst has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hirst is £30,261 per year.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hirst Population
5,100
Population density
1,031.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,728
92.67%
Other Asian
98
1.92%
Other White
72
1.41%
Other
49
0.96%
Indian
29
0.57%
Total population: 5,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
798
33.81%
Owns outright
510
21.61%
Owns with a mortgage
402
17.03%
Other social rented
316
13.39%
Social rents from council
260
11.02%
Total households: 2,360

Property prices in Hirst

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Hirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,202 up to £245,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Hirst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£245,000
Flats5£35,000
Semi-Detached5£100,000
Terraced30£79,000

10 years median price trend in Hirst

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

All postcodes in Hirst

NE639BY

St Christophers Close

NE639DZ

Ashington Hirst

NE639BG

Hawthorn Road

NE639DX

Ashington Hirst

NE639FL

Coneygarth Place

NE639JG

Woodhorn Villas

NE639FN

Ashington East

NE630BS

Ashington Hirst

NE639DY

Ashington Hirst

NE639EU

Woodhorn Road

NE639AS

Woodhorn Road

NE639BE

Third Avenue

NE639DG

St Christophers Close

NE639FQ

Coneygarth Place

NE639HS

Ashington East

NE639BS

Ashington Hirst

NE639FR

Woodhorn Road

NE639HW

Blyth Terrace

NE639NQ

Ariel Street

NE639ES

Cheviot View

NE639FP

Hindmarsh Drive

NE639BA

Ashington Hirst

NE639BD

Ashington Hirst

NE639DS

Third Avenue

NE639EP

Alexandra Road

NE639EZ

Third Avenue

NE639FT

Catcleugh Walk

NE639LF

Brinkburn Crescent

NE639LH

Ashington Hirst

NE639LJ

Moorhouse Lane

NE639YF

Lintonville Terrace

NE639BQ

Hawthorn Road

NE639FJ

Harrogate Court

NE639HU

Aln Street

NE639LD

Alexandra Road

NE630SP

Hawthorn Road

NE639FA

Harrogate Court

NE639HN

Alexandra Road

NE639LE

Hebron Place

NE630SW

Hawthorn Road

NE639DP

Third Avenue

NE639FW

Ashington East

NE639JD

Woodhorn Villas

NE639LB

Alexandra Road

NE639NG

Third Avenue

NE630BR

Ashington Hirst

NE639EA

Ashington Hirst

NE639EX

Woodhorn Road

NE639JE

Woodhorn Villas

NE639NL

Brinkburn Crescent

NE639UY

Woodhorn Road

NE639BU

Ashington Hirst

NE639BX

Castle Terrace

NE639EW

Castle Terrace

NE639AH

Woodhorn Court

NE639BZ

St Pauls Close

NE639ER

Cheviot View

NE630BP

Ashington Hirst

NE639AT

Woodhorn Villas

NE639HL

Ashington East

NE639EB

Third Avenue

NE639GJ

Woodhorn Road

NE639DL

Ashington Hirst

NE639EF

Alexandra Road

NE639JA

Aln Street

NE639LS

Kidland Close

NE639XS

Ashington East

NE630QX

Hawthorn Road

NE639AN

Woodhorn Court

NE639BJ

Rosalind Street

NE639EY

Castle Terrace

NE639HQ

Alexandra Road

NE639YQ

Ashington East

NE639WP

Heatherhope

NE639DU

Ashington Hirst

NE639EL

Windy Gyle

NE639ET

Woodhorn Road

NE639GH

Woodhorn Road

NE639HA

Third Avenue

NE639HP

Blyth Terrace

NE639JH

Castle Terrace

NE639BN

Rosalind Street

NE639BL

Ashington Hirst

NE639DN

Ashington Hirst

NE639DJ

Ashington Hirst

NE639AR

Woodhorn Road

NE639AU

Hawthorn Road

NE639DR

Ashington Hirst

NE639DT

Ashington Hirst

NE639HG

Alexandra Road

NE639HX

Tyne Street

NE639LT

Kidland Close

NE639HZ

Blyth Terrace

NE639BT

Ashington Hirst

NE639LQ

Brinkburn Crescent

NE639JQ

Castle Terrace

NE639LG

Ashington Hirst

NE639BP

Ashington Hirst

NE639HH

Alexandra Road

NE639BW

Rosalind Street

Data Sources

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