Postcode NE63 8RJ 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 319.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ashington Hirst is £27,900 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.8 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 319.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 of residents in Ashington Hirst is £27,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from NE63 8RJ.
Ashington Hirst near NE63 8RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £97,500 in Ashington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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 | 9 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £95,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashington Central
In the NE63 8RJ postcode area, located within Ashington Hirst, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 8RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashington Food Store | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9WQ | Walking directions to Ashington Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9XG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9XD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Park Store | Darnley Road, Northumberland, NE63 8AF | Walking directions to Park Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington, NE63 0AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.