NE63 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milburn Mews, 0.7km from Hirst in Ashington (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Ashington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00140107 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILBURN MEWS, NE63 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILBURN MEWS, NE63 0DR.
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42
£ 27,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE63 0DR 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 0DR is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE63 0DR. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE63 0DR is above average at 91 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.
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
45 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.5 km
- Discount Store General Stores0.7 km
- Glentons Bakery0.1 km
- Glentons Bakery0.7 km
- Hawthorn Post Office0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Deli Express0.9 km
- Northumberland College0.9 km
- T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz0.3 km
- The Fun Jungle0.1 km
- The Little Tea Room0.5 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Alexandra Fish Bar0.7 km
- Ocean Treasure0.5 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- The Hummingbird Cafe0.3 km
- Tiger Oriental Takeaway0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Hop 770.7 km
- Premier Club0.4 km
- The Cree0.4 km
- Ashington Cricket Club0.7 km
- Ashington Masonic Hall0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood5.0 km
- Widdrington7.6 km
- Morpeth7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bolsover Terrace0.1 km
- North Seaton Rd north end0.2 km
- North Seaton Road North End0.2 km
- Laburnum Terrace0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE630DR · Data under Open Government Licence