Crap Towns / Ashington / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Ashington?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Ashington spilled for 254 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 8% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 156, down from 253 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 253 | 315 |
| 2024 | 352 | 307 |
| 2025 | 156 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth | 6.6 km | 1,727 |
| Stakeford | 2.7 km | 1,405 |
| Bedlington | 5.4 km | 653 |
| Morpeth | 8.6 km | 505 |
| Wideopen | 15.4 km | 400 |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 2.8 km | 381 |
| Seaton Delaval | 12.4 km | 299 |
| Ashington | – | 254 |
| Cramlington | 10.3 km | 133 |
| Whitley Bay | 15.7 km | 105 |
| Killingworth | 15.4 km | 86.8 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |