Dorset Close is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 8QA 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 Dorset Close, Ashington, NE63 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE63 8QB, NE63 8TZ, NE63 8PJ, NE63 8PL, NE63 8PH, NE63 8TH, NE63 8TY, NE63 8QD, NE63 8UT.

Dorset Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorset Close are based on 15 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 8QA

Average Price
£101,281
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£127,509
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£48,826
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Close

Average Price
£89,589
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
5 Dorset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£51,0002022-05-07 £52,874
5 Dorset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£40,0002015-09-18 £44,777
4 Dorset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Terraced, an established residential building 		£95,0002004-03-26 £170,064
4 Dorset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Terraced, an established residential building 		£15,1201999-08-09 £54,448
2 Dorset Close, Ashington, Northumberland
Terraced, an established residential building 		£36,0001997-12-22 £146,250

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Bothal Primary School
Wansbeck Road, NE63 8HZ 		773 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post NE62 5YP 		2,089 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Central Primary School
Milburn Road, NE63 0AX 		2,106 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post NE62 5HQ 		2,750 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedNCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Norham Road, NE63 0LF 		2,805 yd Academy converter 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 		1,417 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, NE63 9FZ 		3,626 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 		996 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedGust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, NE63 8SF 		1,474 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedRosewood Independent School
Within YMCA Northumberland, North View NE63 9XQ 		1,615 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post NE62 5DJ 		2,734 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedNCEA Castle School
Academy Road, NE63 9FZ 		3,660 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, Ashington384 yd
KFCMorpeth Road, Ashington498 yd
Brightside1 Esther Court, Wansbeck Business Park913 yd
The MinersStation Road, Ashington995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ashington Rugby ClubEllington Road, Ashington81 yd
White House Unique Social Club2 High Market, Ashington377 yd
The PortlandStation Road, Ashington707 yd
Old Ash DeneRotary Parkway, Wansbeck Business Park777 yd
Ashington RAOB Club120 Station Road, Ashington995 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heavenly Chinese Takeaway7 High Market, Ashington276 yd
Domino's PizzaMorpeth Road, Ashington498 yd
Station Road Chippy182 Station Road, Ashington707 yd
Great Wall132 Station Road, Ashington995 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaLintonville Terrace, Ashington384 yd
AldiMorpeth Road, Ashington498 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bothal Primary School
HIGH MARKET 		grass pitches213 yd
Ashington Rugby Club
Ellington Road 		grass pitches373 yd
Ashington Leisure Centre (Closed)
Institute Road 		health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool870 yd
Peoples Park
grass pitches1,074 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 speed39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed34.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed43.02 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed43.02 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Dorset Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 441 crimes were reported near Dorset Close . Only 23% 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 8QA.

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

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 441
Violence And Sexual Offences 151
Anti Social Behaviour 82
Shoplifting 51
Criminal Damage And Arson 40
Other Theft 33
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 8QA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near High Market278 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Devon Close95 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Belford Meadows439 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near A1068354 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near High Market278 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near New Moor Close292 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Essex Close434 yd
2023-12DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Norfolk Close475 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Norfolk Close475 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnder investigationOn or near Devon Close95 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in NE63 8QA 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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