Ashington (Northumberland) vs Ponteland

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashington (northumberland) is about 70% cheaper on average. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ponteland edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

Ponteland

£583,949

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Ponteland

74.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

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Ponteland

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Ponteland

176.9

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

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Ponteland

71.6

Median Income

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Ponteland

£29,588

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

The average house price in Ashington (northumberland) is £174,887, which is 70% less than Ponteland at £583,949. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Ponteland it is a flat at £194,863.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 76% pricier in Ponteland (£396,612 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ponteland prices grew faster — 45% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

With 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ashington (northumberland) is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Ponteland's 74.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Ponteland it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in North East

Ponteland has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Ashington (northumberland). Ashington (northumberland) has 8 schools in total, while Ponteland has 5.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ponteland School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Ponteland
Total Schools	8	5
Primary	6	4
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	85.7%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashington (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 477.7 Mbps, compared to 176.9 Mbps in Ponteland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 77.3% in Ponteland. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 26.5% in Ponteland.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 170% on average download speed (478 vs 177 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ponteland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Ashington (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,236 in Ponteland. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Ponteland.

Ponteland has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £29,587.5 in Ponteland. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 43.5 in Ponteland. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 51.3% in Ponteland. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 57.2% in Ponteland.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Ponteland
Population	28,279	10,149
Median Age	47.9	43.5
Median Household Income	£29,915	£29,587.5
Employment Rate	52.4%	51.3%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	57.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	32.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Ponteland?

Ashington (northumberland) and Ponteland are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Ponteland?

Ashington (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,887.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Ponteland safer?

Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Ponteland?

Ponteland has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Ponteland?

Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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