Bolam Drive, Ashington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE63 9PQ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Bolam Drive, Ashington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £126,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £96,929. That is 18% below the Ashington average of £153,886 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Bolam Drive range from £70,000 to £130,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 63 streets in Ashington with at least two sales in the last year, Bolam Drive ranks 40th for average price.
House prices on Bolam Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE63 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £96,929 | 13 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Bolam Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 13 Mar 2026 | £123,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 21 Nov 2025 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 10 Jun 2024 | £90,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 24 Oct 2022 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 11 Jun 2021 | £60,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 25 Feb 2020 | £80,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 28 Nov 2019 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Bolam Drive NE63 9PQ | 28 Mar 2019 | £70,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80, Bolam Drive | £80,500 (Feb 2020) → £115,000 (Oct 2022) → £123,000 (Mar 2026) | +53% over 6 yrs |
| 65, Bolam Drive | £70,000 (Mar 2019) → £130,000 (Nov 2025) | +86% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bolam Drive
Crime
294 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bolam Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 85 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Burglary | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bolam Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Bolam Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 238 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School 253 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| NCEA Castle School 158 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School 980 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School 448 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | 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 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Bedlington station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- College (opp, College Road) 2 min walk
- College (near, College Road) 3 min walk
- College Road south end (nb, College Road) 3 min walk
- Coulson Park School (opp, Alexandra Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 0.4 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 2.3 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.3 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 3.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Newbiggin Road · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Ashington · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Ashington Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Remscheid Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Crescent Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Seaton Hirst Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre · 0.4 mi
- Aqua Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- Wansbeck General Hospital · 0.8 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 22.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 61.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 952 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,688 |
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 Bolam Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 40.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 53.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.9% | 14.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.7% | 17.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 14.9% | 30.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.9% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 50.9% | 19.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.7% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 28.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.5% | 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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