Postcode NE62 5HF is located in an urban city, within the Bothal area of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington West & South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashington West & South is £45,710 per year. The median sale price in Bothal is £150,000 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,000 and £220,250. The nearest station is Ashington, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cleasewell Hill Park.
Ashington West & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,838 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE62 5HF.
Ashington West & South near NE62 5HF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cleasewell Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cleasewell Hill Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,161 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £267,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £172,500 | £207 |
| Terraced | 25 | £125,000 | £128 |
| Flats | 9 | £70,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,500 | — | £139,950 | £91,250 |
| 2017 | £182,950 | £85,000 | £159,950 | £108,950 |
| 2018 | £189,225 | £63,000 | £126,995 | £87,000 |
| 2019 | £174,950 | £39,999 | £121,998 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £164,000 | £56,000 | £124,498 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £202,475 | £67,500 | £132,000 | £110,500 |
| 2022 | £233,500 | £67,750 | £142,000 | £93,500 |
| 2023 | £232,500 | £69,500 | £142,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £80,000 | £150,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £259,975 | £84,000 | £152,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £51,000 | £175,000 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | — | £175 | £95 |
| 2017 | £174 | £139 | £183 | £145 |
| 2018 | £173 | £117 | £151 | £93 |
| 2019 | £163 | £66 | £163 | £92 |
| 2020 | £185 | £81 | £170 | £94 |
| 2021 | £189 | £110 | £161 | £110 |
| 2022 | £211 | £109 | £183 | £100 |
| 2023 | £215 | £100 | £189 | £119 |
| 2024 | £203 | £131 | £204 | £131 |
| 2025 | £216 | £143 | £191 | £127 |
| 2026 | £218 | £105 | £213 | £133 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE62 5HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 5, Glebe Farm, Choppington, NE62 5HF | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | The Bungalow, Choppington, NE62 5ND | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 18, Hillcrest Avenue, Choppington, NE62 5EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 18, Hillcrest Avenue, Choppington, NE62 5EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 10, Hilltop Close, Choppington, NE62 5EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £74,500 |
In the NE62 5HF postcode area, located within Ashington West & South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ringway Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mowbray Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Choppington Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE62 5HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Family Shopper | 117-123 Ashington Drive, Stakeford, Choppington, NE62 5AF | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Guidepost Convenience Store | 45-47 Front Street, Guide Post, Choppington, NE62 5LU | Walking directions to Guidepost Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Choppington Convenience Store | 21-22 The Square, Guide Post, Choppington, NE62 5DA | Walking directions to Choppington Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Square, Northumberland, NE62 5BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE62 5HF, 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
The area around NE62 5HF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE62 5HF in Bothal is £150,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NE62 5HF, including Ringway Primary School (Good), Mowbray Primary School (Good) and Choppington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE62 5HF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE62 5HF is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Amery (Reform UK).