Cornforth Close, Ashington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE63 8LE.
At a glance
7 property sales on Cornforth Close, Ashington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £146,590. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Cornforth Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Cornforth 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
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £146,590 | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Detached | 2 | £197,500 | 17 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Cornforth Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 17 Oct 2025 | £260,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 28 Jan 2022 | £196,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 25 Jun 2021 | £159,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 8 Feb 2019 | £135,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 20 Jan 2017 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 24 Mar 2016 | £124,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Cornforth Close NE63 8LE | 18 Jan 2016 | £137,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Cornforth Close | £124,500 (Mar 2016) → £159,950 (Jun 2021) | +28% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Cornforth Close
Crime
200 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cornforth Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cornforth 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 Cornforth Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good 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 |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mowbray Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Ashington station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Bedlington station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Pegswood station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alderwood (opp, Briardene) 4 min walk
- Alderwood (near, Briardene) 4 min walk
- jcn Holmdale (adj, Briardene) 5 min walk
- jcn Holmdale (opp, Briardene) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 0.9 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 1.4 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.4 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 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: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 94.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 517 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,125 |
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.
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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