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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

NE639DW

Ashington Hirst

NE639EN

Woodhorn Court

NE639FH

Patterson Way

NE639GZ

Ashington Hirst

NE639LA

Alexandra Road

NE639HT

Ashington Hirst

NE639HR

Ashington East

NE639YY

Woodhorn Court

NE639BH

Hawthorn Road

NE639HJ

Ashington East

NE639HY

Aln Street

NE639JF

Woodhorn Road

NE639YG

Ashington East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.