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NE63 8JX

Bothal

Northumberland

England / North East / Northumberland / Ashington West & South / Bothal / NE63 8JX

Overview

Postcode NE63 8JX 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ashington West & South is £36,800 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ashington West & South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ashington West & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Ashington West & South is £36,800 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from NE63 8JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashington West & South near NE63 8JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bothal

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £139,975 in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £395,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£245,000
Flats7£82,000
Semi-Detached15£145,000
Terraced27£123,000

10 years price trend in Bothal

Schools

In the NE63 8JX postcode area, located within Ashington West & South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBuzz Learning Independent Specialist SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGust Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryBothal Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miStation Convenience162 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8HG
0.2 miPark StoreDarnley Road, Northumberland, NE63 8AF
0.3 miAldiMorpeth Road, Ashington, NE63 8QG
0.3 miAsdaLintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9XG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.