Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE63 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE63 0BY.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE63 0BY 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE63 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NE63 0BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Hirst in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Ashington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE63 0BY offers 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00140102 (shared with 21 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 NE63 0BY. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around NE63 0BY is above average at 130 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 offences185
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson63
Public order53
Shoplifting45

school Local Schools

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Central Primary School

Requires Improvement727 pupils0.3 km
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Ashington Academy

Good977 pupils1.0 km
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NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

263 pupils1.1 km
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Bothal Primary School

Good734 pupils1.1 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

Good1.2 km
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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
  • Glentons Bakery0.5 km
  • Glentons Bakery0.8 km
  • Hawthorn Post Office0.5 km
  • Milburn Minimarket0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz0.5 km
  • The Fun Jungle0.5 km
  • Brightside0.9 km
  • The Little Tea Room0.1 km
  • Ameera0.2 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Alexandra Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Ocean Treasure0.9 km
  • The Hummingbird Cafe0.5 km
  • Tiger Oriental Takeaway0.6 km
  • Top Chef Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Hop 770.5 km
  • Premier Club0.1 km
  • The Cree0.1 km
  • Ashington Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Ashington Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Poundstretcher0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood5.0 km
  • Widdrington7.2 km
  • Morpeth7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhorn Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Woodhorn Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km