Ashington
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.182, -1.586 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 26 87 |
| Population: | 27,670 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Ashington in Northumberland, England sits close to the River Wansbeck and within easy reach of the Northumberland coast and Newcastle. It began as a planned colliery town in the late 19th century, with long terraces and wide streets that reflect its industrial origins and the need to house a growing mining workforce.
Long dominated by coal, the town developed a strong community identity – it was home to the celebrated "Pitmen Painters" and to the Charlton brothers, two of England’s most famous footballers. Since the mines closed, the local economy has shifted to light industry, retail and commuting, and there have been steady regeneration and cultural projects aimed at celebrating the mining heritage while creating new jobs and community opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Ashington
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 12.9 miles
- Sunderland 20.7 miles
- South Shields 15.4 miles
- Gateshead 16.6 miles
- Washington 19.7 miles
- Wallsend 12.7 miles
- Newburn 15 miles
- Whitley Bay 10.5 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 23.9 miles
- Blyth 4.5 miles
- Chester-le-Street 22.2 miles
- Cramlington 6.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashington Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Hirst Ward 0.9 miles
- Haydon Ward 0.9 miles
- Bothal Ward 1 mile
- Ashington Built-up area 1.1 miles
- College Ward 1.4 miles
- Stakeford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bomarsund Built-up area 2 miles
- Seaton with Newbiggin West Ward 2 miles
- Longhirst Parish 2.1 miles
- Choppington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Woodhorn Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Ashington
NE63 8TJ, NE63 8SB, NE63 9HR, NE63 8BU, NE63 9NU, NE63 8LZ, NE63 0SN, NE63 9TF, NE63 9EU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 10.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.9 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Morpeth Railway Station 4.1 miles
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Schools in Ashington
- Ashington Academy Secondary
- Bothal Academy Primary
- Central Academy Primary
- Gust Independent School Independent - special
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 3.7 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 4.5 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 7.5 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 9.9 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 11.9 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 13.6 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.6 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.7 miles