Marshes Houses, West Sleekburn, Choppington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE62 5XD.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Marshes Houses, West Sleekburn, Choppington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £82,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £49,314. Average sale prices rose from £40,250 in 2017 to £82,500 in 2026 (+105%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 43% below the Choppington average of £146,009 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 78% flat, 22% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Marshes Houses range from £30,000 to £120,000. 29% of homes sold here were freehold and 71% leasehold. Of 28 streets in Choppington with at least two sales in the last year, Marshes Houses ranks 27th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Marshes Houses compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE62 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 7 | £49,314 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £89,500 | 19 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Marshes Houses
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 19 May 2026 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 5 Feb 2026 | £45,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 19 Dec 2025 | £51,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 19 Dec 2025 | £51,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 9A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 21 Oct 2022 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 19 Aug 2022 | £52,700 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 19 Aug 2022 | £47,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 3 Dec 2021 | £59,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 8A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 24 Jul 2020 | £53,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 9 May 2018 | £10,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 9A, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 8 May 2018 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 10 Nov 2017 | £50,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 22 Sep 2017 | £30,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Marshes Houses NE62 5XD | 22 Apr 2016 | £50,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4A, Marshes Houses | £47,000 (Aug 2022) → £51,000 (Dec 2025) | +9% over 3 yrs |
| 9A, Marshes Houses | £50,000 (May 2018) → £70,000 (Oct 2022) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 9, Marshes Houses | £50,000 (Apr 2016) → £50,500 (Nov 2017) | +1% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Marshes Houses
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 238 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mowbray Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School 980 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Bedlington station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Marchey's House crossing (E-bound, West Sleekburn Road) 1 min walk
- Marchey's House crossing (W-bound, Brock Lane) 1 min walk
- The Foresters (nr, Brock Lane) 2 min walk
- River Bank East (opp, Brock Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 0.6 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 1.5 mi - Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 1.6 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Stakeford Gordon Terrace · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Remscheid Way · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashington - Newbiggin Road · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Ashington · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Newline Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Seaton Hirst Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Crescent Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre · 0.6 mi
- Aqua Dental Care · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.5 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 2 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 604 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,247 |
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 Marshes Houses
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 97.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 40.2% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 53.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 17.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.7% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.6% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 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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