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Bothal Primary SchoolOutstandingCentral Primary SchoolGoodAshington AcademyGoodNCEA Bishop's Primary SchoolGoodSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, AshingtonGoodThe average house price in Hirst is £86,559, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hirst house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Hirst a nice place to live?
Hirst is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Hirst?
Hirst has a high crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 145 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 94% above the national average, and 120% above the Northumberland average.
What are the best schools in Hirst?
Hirst has 12 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Bothal Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ashington Academy and NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Hirst?
The majority of residents in Hirst identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.