Alderwood, Ashington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE63 8EJ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Alderwood, Ashington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £70,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £75,625. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% terraced, 20% flat. Recorded sale prices on Alderwood range from £60,000 to £90,000. 86% of homes sold here were freehold and 14% leasehold.
House prices on Alderwood compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Alderwood has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE63 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 86% freehold and 14% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £75,625 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £70,000 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Alderwood
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 6 Jul 2026 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 12 Sep 2025 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 27 Feb 2025 | £81,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 14 Sep 2022 | £72,055 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 18 May 2018 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 9 Aug 2017 | £72,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Alderwood NE63 8EJ | 24 Jun 2016 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Alderwood | £72,500 (Aug 2017) → £81,000 (Feb 2025) → £90,000 (Sep 2025) | +24% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alderwood
Crime
227 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alderwood in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Burglary | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alderwood is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wansbeck Flood alert area
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alderwood
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gust Independent School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 238 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Ashington station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Bedlington station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Pegswood station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alderwood (near, Briardene) 1 min walk
- Alderwood (opp, Briardene) 1 min walk
- Warren Court (near, Briardene) 2 min walk
- jcn Holmdale (adj, Briardene) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 0.7 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 1.6 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.4 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Remscheid Way · 0.2 mi
- Heron Heron Hirst Ashington · 0.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Ashington · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Stakeford Gordon Terrace · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Seaton Hirst Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Aqua Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- Station Road (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 580 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,288 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Northumberland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alderwood
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.3% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 37.7% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.4% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 14.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.1% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 9.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Northumberland.
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