Postcode NE63 9FQ is located in an urban city, within the Hirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashington East is £42,301 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashington East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashington East is £42,301 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from NE63 9FQ.
Ashington East near NE63 9FQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Hirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,202 up to £289,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £289,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £35,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £102,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £80,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hirst
In the NE63 9FQ postcode area, located within Ashington East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 9FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodhorn Villas Convenience Store | Aln Street, Northumberland, NE63 9HY | Walking directions to Woodhorn Villas Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Garcia Drive, Ashington, NE63 9FS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Victor Allen
Hirst - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.