Postcode NE63 9YY is located in an urban city, within the Hirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Ashington Hirst area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashington Hirst is £36,329 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ashington Hirst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Ashington Hirst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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 per household in Ashington Hirst is £36,329 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from NE63 9YY.
Ashington Hirst near NE63 9YY 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 0.4 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 9YY postcode area, located within Ashington Hirst, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE63 9YY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Woodhorn Road Back, Ashington, NE63 9AQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | The Original Factory Shop | Woodhorn Road Back, Ashington, NE63 9AQ | Walking directions to The Original Factory Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington, NE63 0AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Station Road, Northumberland, NE63 9XD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9XG | Walking directions to Asda |
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.