Is Ashington a good place to live?
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In Ashington (NE63 8), recorded crime is 59% above the national average, homes sell for around £144,744 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 59% above average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£144,744
Population
10,260
Recorded crime
424.1
Schools
3
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Ashington NE63 8
Ashington NE63 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,670 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NE63 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE63 8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 97/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 4,645
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE63 8.
Browse postcodes
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Ashington NE63 8: frequently asked questions
Is Ashington NE63 8 a good place to live?
In Ashington (NE63 8), recorded crime is 59% above the national average, homes sell for around £144,744 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Ashington NE63 8?
Recorded crime in Ashington NE63 8 runs at 424.1 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Ashington NE63 8 safe?
Crime in Ashington NE63 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Ashington NE63 8 runs at 424.1 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Ashington NE63 8?
Homes in Ashington NE63 8 sell for around £144,744 on average, based on 151 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Ashington NE63 8 at risk of flooding?
Ashington NE63 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,670 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Ashington NE63 8?
There are 3 schools in Ashington NE63 8 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Ashington NE63 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Ashington NE63 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Ashington NE63 8 a deprived area?
Ashington NE63 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).