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NE25 0BB

Holywell

Northumberland

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Overview

Postcode NE25 0BB is located in a rural town, within the Holywell ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Holywell & Hartley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Astley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holywell & Hartley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Holywell & Hartley has a high crime rate, with approximately 71 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from NE25 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywell & Hartley near NE25 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 0.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE25 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAstley ParkSmallWalking directions to Astley Park

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
400.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.94(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.71(-5%)
Public order
7.4(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(-35%)
Other theft
5.92(-1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
97.14%
Other White
3
1.22%
Other Asian
2
0.82%
Indian
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
27.19%
Level 3 (A level)
49
22.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.59%
No qualifications
31
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
28.15%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20%
Other social rented
23
17.04%
Social rents from council
11
8.15%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Holywell

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £237K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £397,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£335,000£239
Semi-Detached35£200,000£214
Terraced10£142,000£167
Flats8£69,525£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£60,000£157,600£124,125
2017£231,000£72,975£150,000£107,000
2018£244,250£55,000£152,500£123,500
2019£296,750£70,000£160,000£116,000
2020£220,500£80,000£173,000£124,000
2021£261,500£58,000£167,500£138,000
2022£337,500£73,000£180,000£161,000
2023£295,000£34,000£215,200£131,500
2024£290,000£46,500£188,750£148,250
2025£340,000£84,500£182,500£148,000
2026£310,000£236,250£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£118£168£155
2017£186£104£167£126
2018£204£119£152£142
2019£193£118£159£143
2020£205£130£192£126
2021£227£91£181£151
2022£251£118£197£160
2023£260£106£212£174
2024£264£136£224£153
2025£237£154£223£188
2026£240£229£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holywell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE25 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE25 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202672, Hallington Drive, Whitley Bay, NE25 0JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,000
19 Dec 2025102, Hallington Drive, Whitley Bay, NE25 0JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
13 Oct 202541, Hartburn Terrace, Whitley Bay, NE25 0AYTerracedLeasehold£90,000
09 Apr 202528A, Hartburn Terrace, Whitley Bay, NE25 0AYOtherLeasehold£70,500
09 Apr 202528A, Hartburn Terrace, Whitley Bay, NE25 0AYFlatsLeasehold£70,500

Schools

In the NE25 0BB postcode area, located within Holywell & Hartley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE25 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryAstley Community High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miMiddle deemed secondaryWhytrig Community Middle SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHolywell Village First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE25 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE25 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miElsdon Convenience Store88 Elsdon Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 0BNWalking directions to Elsdon Convenience Store
0.3 miAlans NewsagentsElsdon Avenue, Northumberland, NE25 0BNWalking directions to Alans Newsagents
0.4 miLakes and Dales Co-operative1-15 Avenue Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 0DSWalking directions to Lakes and Dales Co-operative
0.4 miLondis Shop and Post OfficeLaurel Terrace, Holywell, Whitley Bay, NE25 0NDWalking directions to Londis Shop and Post Office

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE25 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Les Bowman

Holywell - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
WardHolywellE05016119
ParishSeaton ValleyE04012897
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holywell & HartleyE02005717
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 030EE01027421
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE25 0BB

Is NE25 0BB (Holywell & Hartley) safe?

The area around NE25 0BB records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE25 0BB?

The median sale price around NE25 0BB in Holywell & Hartley is £181,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE25 0BB?

There are 4 schools close to NE25 0BB, including Astley Community High School (Good), Whytrig Community Middle School (Good) and Holywell Village First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE25 0BB?

NE25 0BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE25 0BB (Holywell & Hartley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE25 0BB is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Les Bowman (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.