Postcode NE63 8AS is located in an urban city, within the Ashington Central ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington Hirst area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashington Hirst is £36,329 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashington Hirst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington Hirst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashington Hirst is £36,329 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE63 8AS.
Ashington Hirst near NE63 8AS 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 0.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £91,500 in Ashington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £487,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £102,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashington Central
In the NE63 8AS postcode area, located within Ashington Hirst, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Store | Darnley Road, Northumberland, NE63 8AF | Walking directions to Park Store |
| 0.2 mi | Ashington Food Store | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9WQ | Walking directions to Ashington Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9XD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington, NE63 0AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9XG | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.