Rothbury Drive, Ashington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE63 8TQ, NE63 8TJ.
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At a glance
72 property sales on Rothbury Drive, Ashington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 7 homes sold here for an average of £224,286. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £206,871. Average sale prices rose from £168,970 in 2016 to £235,000 in 2026 (+39%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 46% above the Ashington average of £153,886 over the same period. 22 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 18 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% detached, 28% semi-detached, 18% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Rothbury Drive range from £73,000 to £385,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 63 streets in Ashington with at least two sales in the last year, Rothbury Drive ranks 11th for average price.
House prices on Rothbury 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 81 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £206,871 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 20 | £140,145 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 13 | £136,304 | 30 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Rothbury Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 11 Sep 2026 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 74, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 28 Aug 2026 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 30 Jul 2026 | £142,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 8 May 2026 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 20 Feb 2026 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 90, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 20 Feb 2026 | £172,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 12 Dec 2025 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 20 Oct 2025 | £157,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 26 Aug 2025 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 15 Aug 2025 | £128,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 4 Jul 2025 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 20 Jun 2025 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 17 Jun 2025 | £122,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 11 Mar 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 17 Feb 2025 | £279,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 6 Nov 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 18 Oct 2024 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 17 Oct 2024 | £139,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 15 Aug 2024 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 71, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 16 Jul 2024 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 5 Mar 2024 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 13 Sep 2023 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 2 Jun 2023 | £182,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 31 May 2023 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 18 Jan 2023 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 28 Nov 2022 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 94, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 7 Nov 2022 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 94, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 2 Nov 2022 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 13 Oct 2022 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 31 Aug 2022 | £73,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 27 Jul 2022 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 74, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 22 Jun 2022 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 9 Mar 2022 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 8 Oct 2021 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 92, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 30 Sep 2021 | £174,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 2 Sep 2021 | £204,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 20 Aug 2021 | £169,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 78, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 2 Jul 2021 | £157,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 19 May 2021 | £134,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 14 May 2021 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 30 Apr 2021 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 26 Apr 2021 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 21 Jan 2021 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 65, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 11 Dec 2020 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7A, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 4 Dec 2020 | £108,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 27 Nov 2020 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 23 Jun 2020 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TJ | 1 May 2020 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 96, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 16 Dec 2019 | £157,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 98, Rothbury Drive NE63 8TQ | 16 Dec 2019 | £175,000 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 74, Rothbury Drive | £120,000 (Feb 2019) → £152,000 (Jun 2022) → £160,000 (Aug 2026) | +33% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Rothbury Drive | £118,000 (Jun 2020) → £142,500 (Jul 2026) | +21% over 6 yrs |
| 56A, Rothbury Drive | £219,950 (Aug 2017) → £265,000 (May 2026) | +20% over 9 yrs |
| 41, Rothbury Drive | £132,000 (Oct 2021) → £142,000 (Jan 2023) → £160,000 (Dec 2025) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 39, Rothbury Drive | £112,000 (Apr 2019) → £157,500 (Oct 2025) | +41% over 7 yrs |
| 8, Rothbury Drive | £135,000 (May 2023) → £147,000 (Jul 2025) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 67, Rothbury Drive | £142,000 (Mar 2022) → £170,000 (Mar 2025) | +20% over 3 yrs |
| 42, Rothbury Drive | £249,000 (Sep 2018) → £325,000 (Nov 2024) | +31% over 6 yrs |
| 22, Rothbury Drive | £149,950 (Jul 2017) → £169,950 (Aug 2021) → £182,500 (Jun 2023) | +22% over 6 yrs |
| 50, Rothbury Drive | £194,950 (Sep 2018) → £245,000 (Nov 2022) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 94, Rothbury Drive | £171,000 (Oct 2018) → £185,000 (Nov 2022) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 48, Rothbury Drive | £189,950 (Dec 2018) → £220,000 (Oct 2022) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| 56, Rothbury Drive | £219,950 (Jun 2017) → £73,000 (Aug 2022) | -67% over 5 yrs |
| 38, Rothbury Drive | £175,000 (Jan 2021) → £235,000 (Jul 2022) | +34% over 2 yrs |
| 58A, Rothbury Drive | £200,000 (Dec 2017) → £204,950 (Sep 2021) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 2, Rothbury Drive | £127,500 (Nov 2017) → £134,000 (May 2021) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 51, Rothbury Drive | £120,000 (Aug 2018) → £120,000 (May 2021) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 27, Rothbury Drive | £180,000 (Jan 2017) → £235,000 (Apr 2021) | +31% over 4 yrs |
| 65, Rothbury Drive | £171,500 (Jul 2018) → £175,000 (Dec 2020) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| 32, Rothbury Drive | £175,000 (May 2017) → £163,000 (Jun 2017) | -7% over under a year |
| 18, Rothbury Drive | £125,000 (May 2016) → £105,500 (Dec 2016) | -16% over under a year |
| 31, Rothbury Drive | £174,950 (Feb 2016) → £177,000 (Dec 2016) | +1% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Rothbury Drive
Crime
61 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rothbury Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rothbury Drive 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 Rothbury Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Gust Independent School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–17 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Mowbray Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 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 · 18 min walk
- Pegswood station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Bedlington station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Portland Terrace (opp, Ellington Road) 1 min walk
- Portland Terrace (nr, Ellington Road) 1 min walk
- Bothal Cottages (opp, High Market) 5 min walk
- Bothal Cottages (adj, High Market) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 1.7 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi High Market Ashington · 0.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Ashington Superstore · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Hirst Ashington · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Ashington · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Central Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Station Road (dental Surgery) · 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 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 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 | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 881 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,028 |
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 Rothbury Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.8% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.3% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 23.1% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.3% | 14.5% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 17.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.3% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.1% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 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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