Postcode NE63 8TH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashington West & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from NE63 8TH.
Ashington West & South near NE63 8TH 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 0.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £132,250 (about £144 per square foot) in Bothal area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £265,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £158,750 | £208 |
| Terraced | 32 | £121,250 | £127 |
| Flats | 9 | £84,000 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,950 | £93,000 | £139,950 | £95,000 |
| 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 | £260,000 | £84,000 | £152,500 | £117,500 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £51,000 | £198,500 | £128,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167 | £154 | £175 | £99 |
| 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 | £220 | £143 | £191 | £127 |
| 2026 | £211 | £105 | £213 | £127 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE63 8TH.
In the NE63 8TH postcode area, located within Ashington West & South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 8TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Morpeth Road, Ashington, NE63 8QG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Station Convenience | 162 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8HG | Walking directions to Station Convenience |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE63 8TH, 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 8TH records about 62 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 8TH in Ashington West & South is £132,250 (about £144 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NE63 8TH, including Bothal Primary School (Outstanding), Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School (Good) and Gust Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE63 8TH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,050 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 8TH is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Amery (Reform UK).
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.