NE23 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Nelson Village in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE23 1AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE23 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00139508 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE23 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE23 1AD.
274
43
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE23 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, NE23 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1AD. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE23 1AD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Burnside Primary School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Eastlea Primary School
Cramlington Hillcrest School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B & M0.9 km
- Nelson Village Stores0.3 km
- Next Retail0.9 km
- Not Just a Print Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Al's Diner0.6 km
- Cafe Pausa0.9 km
- Northburn Sports & Community Centre0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Cramlington0.9 km
- Gather & Gather0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Antep Pizzas0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington0.6 km
- Morpeth9.3 km
- Newcastle Airport9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Drive0.3 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.3 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.3 km
- Nelson Drive0.3 km
- Burdon Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE231AD · Data under Open Government Licence