Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HECKINGTON CLOSE, NE23 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HECKINGTON CLOSE, NE23 1AR.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NE23 1AR is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £204,725 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE23 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Heckington Close, 0.5km from Nelson Village in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, NE23 1AR represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE23 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00190060 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1AR. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,996

9 sales · Mean £ 174,773

Terraced

£ 134,995

4 sales · Mean £ 147,483

Detached

£ 244,995

2 sales · Mean £ 244,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE23 1AR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Cramlington Shanklea Primary School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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Beaconhill Community Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Burnside Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Cramlington Hillcrest School

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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Hareside Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km
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Cramlington Northburn Primary School

Good331 pupils1.4 km
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Eastlea Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Cramlington Learning Village

Good2034 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Artique Emporium0.8 km
  • Co-op Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • B & M0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cramlington Working Mens Social Club0.8 km
  • Brockwell Seam1.0 km
  • John the Clerk of Cramlington0.8 km
  • The Four Ladies0.8 km
  • The Seven Oaks0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Concordia Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.3 km
  • Dhamaka Cramlington1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus House Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • The Village Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Brockwell Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Brockwell Tandoori1.0 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Quarrie House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington0.2 km
  • Newcastle Airport9.5 km
  • Morpeth9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Entrance0.1 km
  • Entrance0.1 km
  • Crow Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Retail Park0.2 km
  • Retail Park0.2 km