Black Close, Ashington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE63 8TE.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Black Close, Ashington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £200,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £158,625. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% semi-detached, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on Black Close range from £132,000 to £360,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Black Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Black Close 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £158,625 | 21 May 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £360,000 | 27 Feb 2017 |
Sold prices on Black Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Black Close NE63 8TE | 21 May 2026 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Black Close NE63 8TE | 21 Feb 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Black Close NE63 8TE | 20 Sep 2024 | £172,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Black Close NE63 8TE | 21 Jun 2024 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Black Close NE63 8TE | 12 Jul 2019 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Black Close NE63 8TE | 28 Mar 2018 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Black Close NE63 8TE | 4 Jul 2017 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Black Close NE63 8TE | 27 Feb 2017 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Black Close NE63 8TE | 9 Dec 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Black Close NE63 8TE | 11 Nov 2016 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Black Close | £145,000 (Jul 2019) → £200,000 (May 2026) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 12, Black Close | £145,000 (Jul 2017) → £185,000 (Jun 2024) → £172,000 (Sep 2024) | +19% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Black Close | £135,000 (Dec 2016) → £150,000 (Mar 2018) | +11% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Black Close
Crime
187 crimes were reported within about a mile of Black Close 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 | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Burglary | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Black Close 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 Black Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 238 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School 253 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| NCEA Castle School 158 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School 980 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Bedlington station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- North Seaton crossing (eb, Blackclose Bank) 1 min walk
- North Seaton Crossing (wb, Blackclose Bank) 2 min walk
- Remscheid Way (sb, Remscheid Way) 4 min walk
- Remscheid Way (nb, Remscheid Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 0.3 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 1.7 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 1.9 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Remscheid Way · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Stakeford Gordon Terrace · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Newbiggin Road · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Ashington · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Seaton Hirst Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Newline Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Crescent Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre · 0.3 mi
- Aqua Dental Care · 0.8 mi
- Alison Brett Dental Care · 1.1 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 9 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 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 | 89.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 703 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,611 |
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 Black Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 35.5% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.9% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.1% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.3% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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 | 37.4% | 28.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.5% | 19.7% |
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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