Postcode NE61 6QW is located in an urban city, within the Bothal ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington West & South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashington West & South is £45,710 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ashington West & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashington West & South is £45,710 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NE61 6QW.
Ashington West & South near NE61 6QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashington located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £252,475 |
| Flats | 8 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £156,250 |
| Terraced | 35 | £117,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bothal
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 6QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Amery
Bothal - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.