NE63 0BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Chestnut Street, 0.8km from Hirst in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Ashington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
NE63 0BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £45k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE63 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00140112 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT STREET, NE63 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT STREET, NE63 0BW.
230
41
£ 27,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE63 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE63 0BW is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE63 0BW. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 39,499
20 sales · Mean £ 44,949
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE63 0BW is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Central Primary School
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Ashington Academy
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Bothal Primary School
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
NCEA Castle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- Discount Store General Stores0.9 km
- Glentons Bakery0.4 km
- Glentons Bakery0.6 km
- Hawthorn Post Office0.4 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz0.3 km
- The Fun Jungle0.4 km
- Ashington Community Football Club0.9 km
- The Little Tea Room0.3 km
- Ameera0.3 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Alexandra Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ocean Treasure0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- The Hummingbird Cafe0.3 km
- Tiger Oriental Takeaway0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Hop 770.7 km
- Premier Club0.1 km
- The Cree0.1 km
- Ashington Cricket Club0.7 km
- Ashington Masonic Hall0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood5.2 km
- Widdrington7.3 km
- Morpeth7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Road top0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road top0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road Top0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road Top0.1 km
- Woodhorn Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE630BW · Data under Open Government Licence