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Ashington (Northumberland) vs Throckley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Throckley offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

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Throckley

£169,898

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Throckley

109.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

Throckley

N/A

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Throckley

425

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

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Throckley

71.3

Median Income

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Throckley

£28,888

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

The average house price in Throckley is £169,898, which is 3% less than Ashington (northumberland) at £174,887. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Throckley it is a semi-detached at £164,575.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Throckley (£167,168 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashington (northumberland) prices grew faster — 20% vs 8%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

With 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ashington (northumberland) is the safer of the two – 53% lower than Throckley's 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Throckley 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

School quality data is not fully available for both Ashington (northumberland) and Throckley. Ashington (northumberland) has 8 schools and Throckley has 1 schools.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Throckley School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAshington (Northumberland)Throckley
Total Schools81
Primary61
Secondary20
% Top two bands85.7%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashington (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 477.7 Mbps, compared to 425.0 Mbps in Throckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 95.7% in Throckley. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 82.3% in Throckley.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (478 vs 425 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Throckley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Ashington (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,192 in Throckley. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.8% in Throckley.

Throckley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £28,888.3 in Throckley. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 43.8 in Throckley. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 52.3% in Throckley. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 57.5% in Throckley.

IndicatorAshington (Northumberland)Throckley
Population28,2796,207
Median Age47.943.8
Median Household Income£29,915£28,888.3
Employment Rate52.4%52.3%
Owner Occupied65.2%57.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%31.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Throckley?
Ashington (northumberland) and Throckley are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Throckley?
Throckley is cheaper, with an average house price of £169,898.
Is Ashington (northumberland) or Throckley safer?
Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Throckley?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Throckley?
Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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