NE23 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arcot Avenue, 0.2km from Nelson Village in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE23 1EX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.9% year-on-year. 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00139497 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARCOT AVENUE, NE23 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCOT AVENUE, NE23 1EX.
334
39
£ 34,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE23 1EX 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.
Area Character
NE23 1EX 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. Property prices are trending up 40.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1EX. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE23 1EX has low crime rates — 23 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
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Burnside Primary School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B & M0.9 km
- Magpie Service Station1.0 km
- Nelson Village Stores0.2 km
- Next Retail0.9 km
- Not Just a Print Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Al's Diner0.6 km
- Cafe Pausa0.9 km
- Northburn Sports & Community Centre0.8 km
- Northern Gymnastics Club0.9 km
- CJ's Funhouse Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hungry Hut0.9 km
- 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 Airport9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Drive0.3 km
- Nelson Drive0.3 km
- Burdon Avenue0.3 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.4 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE231EX · Data under Open Government Licence