NE23 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Nelson Village in Cramlington. Administratively it sits within Cramlington West ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE23 1EG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00139497 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE23 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE23 1EG.
334
39
£ 34,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE23 1EG 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
With 54% social renting, NE23 1EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE23 1EG. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE23 1EG has low crime rates — 47 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
Burnside Primary School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nelson Village Stores0.4 km
- Not Just a Print Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Safe Remedies0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Al's Diner0.4 km
- Dolce Ltd0.9 km
- Northburn Sports & Community Centre0.7 km
- Northern Gymnastics Club0.9 km
- Box Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hungry Hut0.9 km
- Antep Pizzas0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington0.8 km
- Morpeth9.1 km
- Newcastle Airport9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Drive0.1 km
- Nelson Drive0.1 km
- Stanley Bridges0.4 km
- Nelson Drive roundabout0.5 km
- Nelson Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE231EG · Data under Open Government Licence