Kirkley Drive Ashington, Northumberland
35 addresses across 1 postcode (NE63), about 70 m long. USRN 42021981.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £80,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 21, D: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Wansbeck Riverside Park (103 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) 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 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton Park Medical Group, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £80,000 | £75,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £56,750 | £56,750 | £56,750 |
| 2015 | 3 | £48,500 | £30,000 | £59,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £87,750 | £87,500 | £88,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £24,250 | £24,000 | £24,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £26,000 | £26,000 | £26,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 14 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 19 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 10 May 2024 | 21 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2021 | 22 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £96,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2020 | 7 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £38,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 6 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £36,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2019 | 26 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £61,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Jan 2018 | 19 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £54,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2017 | 19 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £56,750 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 14 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2015 | 3 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 19 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £48,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 15 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 29 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 7 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 7 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2002 | 3 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £24,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 15 NE63 9RD | Terraced | £26,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (20); House, end-terrace (9). Built: 1967-1975 (20); 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 2, Kirkley Drive
- 3, Kirkley Drive
- 5 Kirkley Drive
- 6, Kirkley Drive
- 10 Kirkley Drive
- 11 Kirkley Drive
- 13 Kirkley Drive
- 15, Kirkley Drive
- 17, Kirkley Drive
- 18 Kirkley Drive
- 19, Kirkley Drive
- 22, Kirkley Drive
- 26, Kirkley Drive
- 27 Kirkley Drive
- 30 Kirkley Drive
- 31 Kirkley Drive
- 32, Kirkley Drive
- 33, Kirkley Drive
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 (92% of about 1,000 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)
- Coulson Park First School, Alexandra Road, Ashington: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Northumberland College, Ashington (brownfield parcel): up to 50 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Former St Aidans Rc First School Norham Road Ashington: up to 25 homes, permissioned (580 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE63 9RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Road south end Ashington College | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Park Medical Group | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Hirst Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,640 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wansbeck Riverside Park 103 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 114 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodhorn Colliery, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhorn Colliery | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlington Dean | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Castle Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Hawks Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Holy Brae Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Sandle Holes | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 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 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 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 Bishop's Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 610 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 Duke's Secondary School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 640 m (0.4 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 |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Food & Wine NE63 9PD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Deli Express NE63 9PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Northumberland College NE63 9RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Simon Cantonese & English Takeaway NE63 0QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| General Store NE63 0QS | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts NE63 0QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli NE63 0PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Milburn Chippy NE63 0PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Ashington Service Station NE63 0TQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 NE63 0TQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Fortune Rendezvous NE63 0TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spices NE63 0PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Store NE63 0PH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| The Fruit Basket NE63 0NF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| James Knott Campus NE63 0LF | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Debdon Road (32); On or near Falstone Crescent (30); On or near College Road (22); On or near Simonburn Lane (22); On or near Redwood Court (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, end-terrace (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE63 9RD: 35 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Debdon Road · Debdon Road · Bolam Drive · Nelson Close · Callerton Close · Bolam Drive · Bolam Drive · Bolam Drive · Debdon Road · Bolam Drive · College Road · Simonburn Lane
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.