Postcode NE63 8QU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashington West & South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,200 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Ashington West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 255 ft away from NE63 8QU.
Ashington West & South near NE63 8QU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashington | N/A | Walking directions to Ashington |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £148 per square foot) in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £266,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £172,500 | £207 |
| Terraced | 26 | £118,750 | £127 |
| Flats | 8 | £82,000 | £137 |
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 | £117,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £51,000 | £198,500 | £128,500 |
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 | £219 | £105 | £213 | £127 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE63 8QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 11, Eleventh Row, Ashington, NE63 8QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 9, Esther Court, Ashington, NE63 8AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 8, Esther Court, Ashington, NE63 8AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 18, Ninth Row, Ashington, NE63 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 25, Ninth Row, Ashington, NE63 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £124,000 |
In the NE63 8QU postcode area, located within Ashington West & South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE63 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Morpeth Road, Ashington, NE63 8QG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Station Convenience | 162 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8HG | Walking directions to Station Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Park Store | Darnley Road, Northumberland, NE63 8AF | Walking directions to Park Store |
| 0.5 mi | Ashington Convenience Store | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9XE | Walking directions to Ashington Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9XG | Walking directions to Asda |
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 NE63 8QU, 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 NE63 8QU records about 61 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 NE63 8QU in Bothal is £135,000 (about £148 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE63 8QU, including Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School (Good), Bothal Primary School (Outstanding) and Gust Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE63 8QU is Ashington, about 800 m away.
NE63 8QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,200 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 NE63 8QU is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Amery (Reform UK).