Area Information for Ashington, NE63 9WB

This postcode in Ashington is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the College ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Blyth and Ashington. This page combines information for the address Ashington, NE63 9WB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE63 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in April 2001. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Northumberland
Ward College
Constituency Blyth and Ashington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Ashington and Newbiggin), and the Northumbria Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Ashington, NE63 9WB.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ashington, NE63 9WB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Ashington, NE63 9WB:

Keats Grove, Ashington, NE63 9NH
Welfare Crescent, Ashington, NE63 9LH
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR
Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9LU
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LP
Milton Grove, Ashington, NE63 9NJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NE63 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Ashington consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 25
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 68
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 124
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ashington contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 75% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 15
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 55
Rented: Other Social 38
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rent Free 0
Total 124

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 55
Three People 13
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 2
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ashington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 51
Family Household 79
Other Household 0
Total 130

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 15
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 49
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 124

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Blyth and Ashington constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 112
Female 119
Total 231

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around NE63 9WB has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 50% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 15
10-14 8
15-19 5
20-24 2
25-29 7
30-34 6
35-39 8
40-44 5
45-49 4
50-54 10
55-59 14
60-64 26
65-69 24
70-74 30
75-79 38
80-84 15
85+ 11
Total 232

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NE63 9WB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 45
Married 103
Separated 4
Divorced 19
Widowed 34
Total 205

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the College ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (44%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 43
Good 59
Fair 82
Bad 32
Very Bad 18
Total 234

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

NE63 9WB and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 57% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 21
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 19
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 17
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 117
Other 6
Total 205

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Ashington) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 231
Pakistani 2
Black African 1
Total 234

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 231
European Union 2
Africa 1
Total 234

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 231
10+ Years 3
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 234

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE63 9WB.

Passport(s) Held
None 80
United Kingdom 152
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 59
Christian 149
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 14
Total 234

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the College ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 15
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 6
Retired 115
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 8
Total 205

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Professional Occupations 1
Associate Professional Occupations 2
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 2
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 38

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 3
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 23
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 6
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 48
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 67
Full-time Student 4
Total 205

Ashington, NE63 9WB is within the Ashington and Newbiggin policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near NE63 9WB
Neighbourhood Team Address Ashington and Newbiggin
Ashington Police Station
Lintonville Terrace
Ashington
NE63 9JX
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE63 9WB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE63 9WB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest railway station is Ashington, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ashington 0.9 miles
Bedlington 2.7 miles
Blyth Bebside 3.6 miles
Pegswood 3.6 miles
Widdrington 5 miles
Morpeth 5.3 miles
Newsham 5.3 miles
Cramlington 6.5 miles
Seaton Delaval 7.1 miles
Acklington 9.7 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington, approximately 90 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is NCEA Duke's Secondary School, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
NCEA Duke's Secondary School 550 yards June 2023
    
Ashington Academy 1.1 miles March 2022
    
Bedlington Academy 2.8 miles September 2022
    
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 3.8 miles January 2023
    
The Blyth Academy 3.8 miles July 2021
    
Bede Academy (All Through) 4.4 miles April 2024
    
The King Edward VI School 5.6 miles November 2024
Morpeth Chantry Middle School 5.8 miles October 2021
    
Morpeth Newminster Middle School 5.9 miles January 2022
    
Seaton Sluice Middle School 6.7 miles January 2018
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is Seaton Park Medical Group, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, approximately 790 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is Wansbeck General Hospital, approximately 790 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wansbeck General Hospital 790 yards
Blyth Community Hospital 3.8 miles
St George's Park 5.1 miles
Morpeth Cottage Hospital 5.7 miles
Northgate Hospital 6.3 miles
Newcastle Hospitals @ Cramlington 6.7 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ashington, NE63 9WB. The nearest is McGregor Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.