Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

ASHCROFT, NE20 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHCROFT, NE20 0BF.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE20 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE20 0BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £315k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 34.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE20 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Ashcroft, 0.3km from Smallburn in Ponteland. Administratively it sits within Ponteland North ward and the Hexham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE20, NE20 0BF offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 34.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NE20 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00190114 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE20 0BF. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 304,500

4 sales · Mean £ 329,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE20 0BF has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Emily Wilding Davison School

Requires Improvement75 pupils1.0 km
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Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

Good347 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Airport3.9 km
  • Wylam10.3 km
  • Cramlington10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Headquarters0.1 km
  • Smallburn0.3 km
  • Police HQ road end0.3 km
  • Smallburn0.3 km
  • Police HQ road end0.3 km