Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE23 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE23 1EB.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE23 1EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE23 1EB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE23 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nelson Village in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE23 1EB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00139497 (shared with 54 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 1EB. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE23 1EB has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Burnside Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Cramlington Northburn Primary School

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Beaconhill Community Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km
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Cramlington Shanklea Primary School

Good320 pupils1.3 km
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Eastlea Primary School

Good195 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nelson Village Stores0.6 km
  • Not Just a Print Ltd0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Safe Remedies0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Al's Diner0.4 km
  • Dolce Ltd0.7 km
  • Northburn Sports & Community Centre0.6 km
  • The Deli Diner1.0 km
  • West Hartford Fire Station0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Antep Pizzas0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington0.9 km
  • Morpeth9.0 km
  • Pegswood9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Drive0.1 km
  • Nelson Drive0.2 km
  • Atley Way0.4 km
  • Crow Hall Lane0.4 km
  • Nelson Industrial Estate0.4 km