Living in NE63, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE63 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £151,132.
What actually sold around NE63
179 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE63 in the last 2 years, with a median of £60,000 and a range from £10,000 to £185,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 BEATRICE STREET, NE63 9BP | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 31 BEATRICE STREET, NE63 9BS | terraced | £49,004 | 2026-06-03 |
| 231 SYCAMORE STREET, NE63 0QA | terraced | £49,004 | 2026-06-03 |
| 114 KATHERINE STREET, NE63 9DW | terraced | £39,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 279 CHESTNUT STREET, NE63 0QR | terraced | £61,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 94 ROSALIND STREET, NE63 9BW | terraced | £33,000 | 2026-06-03 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Ashington Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 22.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 18.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
231 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE63 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE63
What is the average house price in NE63?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE63?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE63?
The median of 179 recorded sales around central NE63 in the last 2 years is £60,000, ranging from £10,000 to £185,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE63?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE63, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE63?
231 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE63 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE63 at risk of flooding?
Central NE63 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE63 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £60,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 231 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE63 safe?
231 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE63 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE63 or NE62, NE63 or NE64, NE63 or NE22.
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