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NE63 8LX

Ploverfield Close

Haydon

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Detailed insights for NE63 8LX

Overview

Postcode NE63 8LX is located in an urban city, within the Haydon ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington West & South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 nearest station is Ashington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ashington West & South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ashington West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Ashington West & South is £45,710 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE63 8LX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ashington located about 0.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE63 8LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
2,774.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
41.18(+252%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.31(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-43%)
Public order
10.88(+33%)
Burglary
5.44(+22%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
98.85%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
39.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.04%
No qualifications
26
11.06%
Apprenticeship
20
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
58.97%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Haydon

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Haydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£259,875£241
Semi-Detached18£164,000£210
Terraced13£115,000£120
Flats1£73,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haydon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£110,000£67,000
2017£179,000£135,000£73,000
2018£195,000£116,500£80,000
2019£180,000£132,500£81,000
2020£182,000£128,500£79,000
2021£197,500£128,975£86,750
2022£235,000£166,000£116,750
2023£257,000£149,975£105,000
2024£249,750£170,000£109,250
2025£242,250£186,975£108,000
2026£305,000£137,250£114,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£146£83
2017£165£126£75
2018£170£114£84
2019£165£123£95
2020£166£171£94
2021£195£161£89
2022£221£194£121
2023£226£177£111
2024£229£190£124
2025£230£209£122
2026£274£182£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE63 8LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE63 8LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 20254, Ploverfield Close, Ashington, NE63 8LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Mar 20251, Ploverfield Close, Ashington, NE63 8LXDetachedLeasehold£260,000
14 Feb 20252, Ploverfield Close, Ashington, NE63 8LXDetachedLeasehold£264,000
11 Aug 20257, Cranemarsh Close, Ashington, NE63 8NLDetachedLeasehold£239,500
28 Mar 202518, Warren Court, Ashington, NE63 8LLDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the NE63 8LX postcode area, located within Ashington West & South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE63 8LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryAshington AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStakeford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNCEA James Knott CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 8LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE63 8LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodRemscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate, Ashington, NE63 8UBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 NE63 8LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sonia Simm

Haydon - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardHaydonE05016113
ParishAshingtonE04012233
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashington West & SouthE02007105
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 041EE01027536
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE63 8LX

Is NE63 8LX (Ashington West & South) safe?

The area around NE63 8LX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near NE63 8LX?

The median sale price around NE63 8LX in Ashington West & South is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE63 8LX?

There are 8 schools close to NE63 8LX, including Ashington Academy (Good), Stakeford Primary School (Good) and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE63 8LX?

NE63 8LX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE63 8LX (Ashington West & South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE63 8LX is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonia Simm (Reform UK).

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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.