NE23 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Digby Place, 0.4km from Parkside Dale in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE23, NE23 1AQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE23 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00139459 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIGBY PLACE, NE23 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIGBY PLACE, NE23 1AQ.
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36
£ 0 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE23 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1AQ. The average age is 35.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 351,995
23 sales · Mean £ 347,322
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE23 1AQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Burnside Primary School
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Eastlea Primary School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Hareside Primary School
Cramlington Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Artique Emporium0.7 km
- Co-op Pharmacy0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- B & M0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cramlington Working Mens Social Club0.7 km
- Brockwell Seam0.7 km
- John the Clerk of Cramlington0.7 km
- The Four Ladies0.7 km
- The Seven Oaks0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Concordia Leisure Centre0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe Pausa0.5 km
- Dhamaka Cramlington0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lotus House Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- The Village Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Brockwell Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Brockwell Tandoori0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Quarrie House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington0.5 km
- Newcastle Airport9.8 km
- Morpeth9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Entrance0.4 km
- Sunnyside0.4 km
- Entrance0.4 km
- Sunnyside0.4 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE231AQ · Data under Open Government Licence