Brecon Close Ashington, Northumberland
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE63), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42008237.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 3, D: 6).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wansbeck Riverside Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton Park Medical Group, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £320,500 | £320,500 | £320,500 |
| 2021 | 4 | £192,500 | £130,000 | £224,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £134,950 | £134,950 | £134,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 14 NE63 0HT | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 14 NE63 0HT | Detached | £320,500 | |
| 18 Oct 2021 | 8 NE63 0HT | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | 20 NE63 0HT | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | 19 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 19 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Jan 2021 | 8 NE63 0HT | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 3 NE63 0HT | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 19 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £134,950 | |
| 15 Jun 2015 | 6 NE63 0HT | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 4 NE63 0HT | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | 6 NE63 0HT | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2011 | 9 NE63 0HT | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | 12 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £207,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 14 NE63 0HT | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 6 NE63 0HT | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 20 NE63 0HT | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2005 | 4 NE63 0HT | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2004 | 6 NE63 0HT | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2004 | 12 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 20 NE63 0HT | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 3 NE63 0HT | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 16 NE63 0HT | Detached | £94,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2003 | 12 NE63 0HT | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 2 NE63 0HT | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2003 | 5 NE63 0HT | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2001 | 2 NE63 0HT | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2000 | 3 NE63 0HT | Detached | £70,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 2 NE63 0HT | Detached | £67,500 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 9 NE63 0HT | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 8 NE63 0HT | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 11 NE63 0HT | Detached | £68,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1995 | 7 NE63 0HT | Detached | £68,500 | |
| 9 Oct 1995 | 14 NE63 0HT | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 10 Feb 1995 | 1 NE63 0HT | Detached | £76,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1996-2002 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (54% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northumberland College, Ashington (brownfield parcel): up to 50 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Former St Aidans Rc First School Norham Road Ashington: up to 25 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Coulson Park First School, Alexandra Road, Ashington: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE63 0HT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE63 0HR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE63 0HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE63 0HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monkseaton Terrace Ashington College | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Park Medical Group | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Hirst Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Garage Group -Ashington Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wansbeck Riverside Park 103 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,090 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,010 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 103 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlington Dean | Wood | 320 m south-west |
| Castle Island | Island | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Hawks Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Broad Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Service Station NE63 0TQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 NE63 0TQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Fortune Rendezvous NE63 0TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Seaton Hirst Post Office NE63 0TA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Fruit Basket NE63 0NF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Ashington Convenience Store NE63 0SZ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| The Elephant NE63 0SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Milburn Chippy NE63 0PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Fox Cover NE63 0YB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Wansbeck Cafe NE63 0YB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| B&M NE63 0YB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy NE63 0NG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chiltern Close (7); On or near Petrol Station (4); On or near Sidlaw Court (1); On or near Hambleton Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Mendip Close · Pentland Close · Pennine Drive · Lowther Close · Pennine Drive · Sidlaw Court · Malvern Close · Hambleton Court · Chiltern Close · Cotswold Drive · Monkseaton Terrace · Grebe Close
All the streets in NE63 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.