Somerset Close is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 8PJ is located in the Bothal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerset Close, Ashington, NE63 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE63 8PH, NE63 8QA, NE63 8PL, NE63 8QB, NE63 8NQ, NE63 8TZ, NE63 8QD, NE63 8TH, NE63 8PY.

Somerset Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somerset Close are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 8PJ

Average Price
£99,141
Semi-Detached
£146,603
Terraced
£97,637
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£76,663
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerset Close

Average Price
£73,580
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerset CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
35 Somerset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£62,0002023-03-31 £64,335
34 Somerset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£55,0002021-02-12 £57,984
43 Somerset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Terraced, an established residential building 		£74,0002016-01-08 £97,219
42 Somerset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Terraced, an established residential building 		£79,0002015-12-14 £102,431
38 Somerset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£70,0002009-10-20 £75,472

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Bothal Primary School
Wansbeck Road, NE63 8HZ 		728 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post NE62 5YP 		2,007 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Central Primary School
Milburn Road, NE63 0AX 		2,082 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post NE62 5HQ 		2,668 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Stakeford Primary School
East Ford Road, Stakeford NE62 5TZ 		2,751 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Ashington Academy
Green Lane, NE63 8DH 		1,365 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, NE63 9FZ 		3,598 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedBuzz Learning Independent Specialist School
8 Esther Court, Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP 		1,003 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedGust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, NE63 8SF 		1,464 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedRosewood Independent School
Within YMCA Northumberland, North View NE63 9XQ 		1,605 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post NE62 5DJ 		2,653 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedNCEA Castle School
Academy Road, NE63 9FZ 		3,634 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Compass Group UK & Ireland LtdLintonville Terrace, Ashington419 yd
KFCMorpeth Road, Ashington513 yd
Brightside1 Esther Court, Wansbeck Business Park925 yd
The MinersStation Road, Ashington973 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ashington Rugby ClubEllington Road, Ashington135 yd
White House Unique Social Club2 High Market, Ashington334 yd
The PortlandStation Road, Ashington674 yd
Old Ash DeneRotary Parkway, Wansbeck Business Park805 yd
Ashington RAOB Club120 Station Road, Ashington973 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heavenly Chinese Takeaway7 High Market, Ashington236 yd
Domino's PizzaMorpeth Road, Ashington513 yd
Station Road Chippy182 Station Road, Ashington674 yd
Great Wall132 Station Road, Ashington973 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaLintonville Terrace, Ashington419 yd
AldiMorpeth Road, Ashington513 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bothal Primary School
HIGH MARKET 		grass pitches156 yd
Ashington Rugby Club
Ellington Road 		grass pitches408 yd
Ashington Leisure Centre (Closed)
Institute Road 		health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool836 yd
Peoples Park
grass pitches1,027 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed29.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed30.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed9.62 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Somerset Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 432 crimes were reported near Somerset Close . Only 24% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of NE63 8PJ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 432
Violence And Sexual Offences 150
Anti Social Behaviour 76
Shoplifting 51
Criminal Damage And Arson 39
Other Theft 32
Public Order 31
Vehicle Crime 17
Burglary 11
Other Crime 11
Drugs 4
Robbery 4
Possession Of Weapons 3
Bicycle Theft 2
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of NE63 8PJ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Devon Close88 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Essex Close435 yd
2023-12Other crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Devon Close88 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near New Moor Close302 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Devon Close88 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near A1068436 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Booths Road464 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Booths Road464 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Norfolk Close464 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Norfolk Close464 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in NE63 8PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired111
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Full-Time Employee19
Part-Time Employee13
Self-Employed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Unemployed3
Looking after home or family3
Student (economically inactive)1
Other

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles6
Human health and social work activities5
Manufacturing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Transport and storage3
Construction3
Other3
Education2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Administrative and support service activities2
Information and communication1
Financial and insurance activities1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

People

Gender

Female121
Male74

Partnership Status

Single27
Married: Opposite sex72
Civil partnership: Opposite sex2
Separated3
Divorced43
Widowed38

Health

Very good health35
Good health51
Fair health73
Bad health29
Very bad health10

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications95
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 19
Apprenticeship9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 14
Degree or Similar 22
Other4

Culture

Ethnic Group

White196
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1
Roma1

Country of Birth

United Kingdom192
European Union2
Africa2
Middle East and Asia1
The Americas and the Caribbean1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK192
10+ Years5
5-10 Years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom120
Spain1
No passport held77

Religion

No religion64
Christian125
Buddhist1
Jewish1
Not answered7
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