Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HERON CLOSE, NE63 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON CLOSE, NE63 0DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

211

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE63 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE63 0DA is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £188,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE63 0DA is a sought-after residential area on Heron Close, 0.8km from West Sleekburn in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Haydon ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE63, NE63 0DA offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 NE63 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00140151 (shared with 10 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 0DA. The average age is 61.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 165,833

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 163,428

Terraced

£ 190,000

2 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

NE63 0DA has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

221 pupils0.4 km
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Stakeford Primary School

Good167 pupils1.0 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

Good1.3 km
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Central Primary School

Requires Improvement727 pupils1.4 km
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NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

263 pupils1.4 km
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NCEA Bishop's Primary School

Good491 pupils1.5 km
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NCEA Duke's Secondary School

Inadequate962 pupils1.5 km
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NCEA Castle School

Good111 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Ashington Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Ashington Service Station0.3 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
  • Discount Store General Stores0.8 km
  • Milburn Minimarket0.8 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.7 km
  • The Elephant0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Deli Express0.8 km
  • Northumberland College0.6 km
  • Nurtch0.8 km
  • Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli0.5 km
  • Wansbeck Cafe0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Milburn Chippy0.4 km
  • Ocean Treasure0.8 km
  • Pizza Time0.8 km
  • Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pegswood5.4 km
  • Morpeth7.7 km
  • Widdrington8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • North Seaton Crossing0.2 km
  • Public House0.2 km
  • Public House0.2 km
  • North Seaton crossing0.3 km
  • St John's Church0.3 km