NE63 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Swallow Close, 0.8km from Sleekburn, West in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Haydon ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE63, NE63 0DN offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 93% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00140156 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOW CLOSE, NE63 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW CLOSE, NE63 0DN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE63 0DN 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.
Area Character
Average age 57, 93% owned. NE63 0DN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE63 0DN. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE63 0DN has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Stakeford Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
NCEA Castle School
Central Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Ashington Convenience Store0.3 km
- Ashington Service Station0.3 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- Discount Store General Stores0.9 km
- Milburn Minimarket0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.6 km
- The Elephant0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deli Express0.8 km
- Northumberland College0.7 km
- Nurtch0.9 km
- Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli0.6 km
- Wansbeck Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Milburn Chippy0.4 km
- Ocean Treasure0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Pizza House0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood5.5 km
- Morpeth7.8 km
- Widdrington9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Public House0.3 km
- Public House0.3 km
- St John's Church0.3 km
- North Seaton Crossing0.3 km
- St John's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE630DN · Data under Open Government Licence