NE63 0AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Myrtle Street, 0.8km from Hirst in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Ashington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
NE63 0AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00140100 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MYRTLE STREET, NE63 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE STREET, NE63 0AU.
279
39
£ 27,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE63 0AU 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 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE63 0AU. The average age is 38.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE63 0AU is above average at 113 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.
school Local Schools
Central Primary School
Ashington Academy
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Bothal Primary School
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
NCEA Castle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.7 km
- Discount Store General Stores0.8 km
- Glentons Bakery0.3 km
- Glentons Bakery0.7 km
- Hawthorn Post Office0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz0.3 km
- The Fun Jungle0.3 km
- The Little Tea Room0.3 km
- Ameera0.4 km
- Ashington Leisure Centre0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Alexandra Fish Bar0.7 km
- Ocean Treasure0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- The Hummingbird Cafe0.3 km
- Tiger Oriental Takeaway0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Hop 770.6 km
- Premier Club0.3 km
- The Cree0.3 km
- Ashington Cricket Club0.6 km
- Ashington Masonic Hall0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood5.0 km
- Widdrington7.4 km
- Morpeth7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Terrace0.1 km
- Bolsover Terrace0.2 km
- Woodhorn Road0.2 km
- Woodhorn Road0.3 km
- North Seaton Rd north end0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE630AU · Data under Open Government Licence