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NE63

ASHINGTON

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE63 covers ASHINGTON in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £163,236
1yr change ▲ 7.8%
Crime 19% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£163,236

▲ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

43% below national avg

Crime Rate

96.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

19% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in NE63

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE63 is £163,236, which is 38% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE63 cost 43.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE63 have risen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £253,584 347
Semi-detached £153,989 293
Terraced £90,446 834
Flat £73,798 93
All types £163,236 1641

5-Year Price History

£134K £154K £175K £195K £215K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE63

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 96.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE63 has a crime rate 19% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
35.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE63

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE63 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Secondary Requires improvement mi
Gust Independent School Other Not inspected mi
Ashington Academy Secondary Good mi
NCEA Bishop's Primary School Primary Good mi
NCEA Castle School Other Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE63 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE63 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE63 — ASHINGTON

Area Summary

NE63 (ASHINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£163,236, 43% below national average), higher-than-average crime (19% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NE63 ASHINGTON

What is the average house price in NE63 ASHINGTON?
The average house price in NE63 (ASHINGTON) is £163,236, based on 1641 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.8% over the past year.
Is NE63 ASHINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in NE63 is close to the national average at 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NE63 ASHINGTON?
The population of NE63 (ASHINGTON) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NE63?
The average broadband download speed in NE63 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NE63 ASHINGTON?
There are 10 schools in or near NE63. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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