Deerfell Close Ashington, Northumberland
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE63), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42005274.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £245,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: 6 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 C; 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wansbeck Riverside Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton Park Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £240,500 | £240,500 | £240,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £193,500 | £193,500 | £193,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | 4 NE63 8LY | Detached | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2023 | 12 NE63 8LY | Detached | £189,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 2 NE63 8LY | Detached | £240,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2020 | 8 NE63 8LY | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2018 | 3 NE63 8LY | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 3 NE63 8LY | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2013 | 15 NE63 8LY | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2012 | 8 NE63 8LY | Detached | £171,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 9 NE63 8LY | Detached | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2008 | 15 NE63 8LY | Detached | £193,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 9 NE63 8LY | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 9 NE63 8LY | Detached | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2004 | 4 NE63 8LY | Detached | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 4 NE63 8LY | Detached | £125,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 1 NE63 8LY | Detached | £67,950 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2001 | 9 NE63 8LY | Detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 15 NE63 8LY | Detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 7 NE63 8LY | Detached | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (45% of about 560 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.
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, 3 at medium risk and 3 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 8LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE63 8LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE63 8LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE63 8LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alderwood Briardene | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Park Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newline Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wansbeck Riverside Park 103 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,180 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Market Allotments 11 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 112 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wellhead Dean | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Sheepwash Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Castle Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Whitefield Dean | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Brocks Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 15 |
3 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ringway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mowbray Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block & Tackle NE63 8NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barrasford Close (10); On or near Cornforth Close (4); On or near Blackthorn Way (2); On or near Oatfield Close (2); On or near Henshaw Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 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) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Houndslow Drive · Linnet Court · Shotley Court · Otterburn Drive · Foxhill Close · Grousemoor Drive · Paddock Rise · Bellsburn Court · Ravens Hill Drive · Cornforth Close · Whittingham Close · Hedgerow Mews
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.