Postcode NE63 9HX 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 177.2 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 0.8 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 177.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from NE63 9HX.
Ashington East near NE63 9HX 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 0.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Hirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,202 up to £245,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £100,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £78,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hirst
In the NE63 9HX postcode area, located within Ashington East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 9HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodhorn Villas Convenience Store | Aln Street, Northumberland, NE63 9HY | Walking directions to Woodhorn Villas Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hirst Stores | Portia Street, Northumberland, NE63 9DU | Walking directions to Hirst Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Convenience Store | Alexandra Road, Northumberland, NE63 9NQ | Walking directions to Alexandra Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | LifeStyle Express | 199 Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9LA | Walking directions to LifeStyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Food & Drink | 105-107 Hawthorn Road, Ashington, NE63 0SP | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drink |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.