NE23 1DL is a mixed residential area on Blake Drive, 0.1km from Parkside Chase in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington Village ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE23 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00139495 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKE DRIVE, NE23 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKE DRIVE, NE23 1DL.
300
43
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE23 1DL is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1DL. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,995
5 sales · Mean £ 289,598
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE23 1DL is moderate at 71 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
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Burnside Primary School
Hareside Primary School
Cramlington Village Primary School
Eastlea Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Cramlington Learning Village
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Artique Emporium0.1 km
- Co-op Pharmacy0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- B & M0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cramlington Working Mens Social Club0.1 km
- Brockwell Seam0.9 km
- John the Clerk of Cramlington0.1 km
- The Four Ladies0.2 km
- The Seven Oaks0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Concordia Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Cramlington Community Lunch Club0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe Pausa0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Firehouse No 10.8 km
- Lotus House Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- The Village Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Brockwell Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Brockwell Tandoori0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Quarrie House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington0.9 km
- Newcastle Airport10.0 km
- Morpeth10.4 km
Bus Stops
- East West Link Road0.1 km
- East West Link Road0.1 km
- Newlyn Drive Roundabout0.2 km
- Sainsbury's service entrance0.3 km
- Sainsbury's service entrance0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE231DL · Data under Open Government Licence