Postcode sector · NE63 8

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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

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)

1995: £51,739 (140 sales)1996: £50,868 (146 sales)1997: £51,789 (118 sales)1998: £50,899 (112 sales)1999: £53,602 (167 sales)2000: £62,738 (246 sales)2001: £65,500 (283 sales)2002: £73,041 (171 sales)2003: £104,515 (207 sales)2004: £113,299 (210 sales)2005: £128,687 (155 sales)2006: £132,505 (194 sales)2007: £126,677 (189 sales)2008: £136,038 (94 sales)2009: £121,204 (90 sales)2010: £124,674 (102 sales)2011: £119,665 (112 sales)2012: £115,661 (113 sales)2013: £119,017 (131 sales)2014: £120,924 (140 sales)2015: £131,214 (177 sales)2016: £131,070 (170 sales)2017: £145,140 (160 sales)2018: £138,879 (156 sales)2019: £148,415 (196 sales)2020: £182,353 (139 sales)2021: £136,467 (208 sales)2022: £141,274 (184 sales)2023: £227,743 (109 sales)2024: £144,744 (151 sales)2025: £170,819 (151 sales)2026: £155,137 (34 sales) 2026: £155,137 (34 sales) — part year so far £227,743 £50,868 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NE63 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 101 crimesJun 24: 102 crimesJul 24: 153 crimesAug 24: 132 crimesSep 24: 135 crimesOct 24: 132 crimesNov 24: 100 crimesDec 24: 82 crimesJan 25: 103 crimesFeb 25: 95 crimesMar 25: 97 crimesApr 25: 70 crimesMay 25: 135 crimesJun 25: 88 crimesJul 25: 105 crimesAug 25: 96 crimesSep 25: 91 crimesOct 25: 95 crimesNov 25: 75 crimesDec 25: 78 crimesJan 26: 26 crimesMar 26: 70 crimesApr 26: 95 crimes Apr 26: 95 crimes 153 26 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NE63 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 98/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.

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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).