Ashington Road Ellington, Northumberland
36 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE61), about 630 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 6205688.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 7, E: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashington, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Felton & Widdrington, about 4.1 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 156 m². Most common: House, detached (8); Bungalow, detached (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (31% of about 1,620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- DOVECOTE AT THE DUCKETT, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ellington (land at): up to 339 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent To Ellington Business Centre, Lynemouth Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 22 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 12 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 5JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE61 5JG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE61 5PH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| NE61 5JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 11 m and 29 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 5JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 5JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 5JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 5PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Widdrington 2,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plough Ellington | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Ashington | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Felton & Widdrington | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lynemouth Pharmacy | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Alison Brett Dental Care | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wansbeck General Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Nisa, Ashington Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 580 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,780 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lynmouth Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Springwell Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Boomer's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Headagee Hole | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Sandle Holes | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 36 |
19 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Linton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Stores NE61 5JA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Ellington Village Hall Association NE61 5HN | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Ellington Juniors Football Club NE61 5HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| The Plough Inn NE61 5JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Court (7); On or near Mill Farm (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE61 5JJ: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- NE61 5JG: 14 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- NE61 5PH: 4 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- NE61 5JN: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mill Court · Mill Farm · Low Farm · East View · A1068 · Plough Gardens · Cheviot Close · West Moor Cottages · Lynemouth Road
All the streets in NE61 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.