Traditional county: Northumberland · Region: North East
Explore Hirst, Northumberland with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hirst map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Hirst |
| Traditional County | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 55.177185 |
| Longitude | -1.559166 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Hirst is shaped by its proximity to the larger town of Ashington. It lies 0.9 km south-east of Ashington (from Ashington: bearing 136°T, OS grid NZ 281 870). Historically, the economy of Hirst, like much of Northumberland, was significantly influenced by coal mining, a legacy that has left its mark on the landscape and local heritage. Today, Hirst retains a distinctly suburban feel, offering a quieter residential environment while benefiting from the amenities of nearby Ashington. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of the North East.
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Explore Hirst, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.177185, -1.559166. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |