Cranham Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 6FU is located in the Killingworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 6FY, NE12 6GD, NE12 6EZ, NE12 6FS, NE12 6FZ, NE12 6GA, NE12 6FT, NE12 6HL, NE12 6GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 6FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE12 6FU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.8% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 61.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 45.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 20.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 30.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranham Close was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranham Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 150th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-04-04 | £207,962 |
| 16 Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-06 | £334,680 |
| 34 Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-31 | £241,152 |
| 14 Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-01 | £337,062 |
| 31 Cranham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £144,413 | 2022-01-28 | £167,072 |
NE12 6FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE12 6FU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Primary School East Bailey , Killingworth NE12 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Green Primary School West Bailey , NE12 6QL | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Backworth Park Primary School Hotspur North , NE27 0FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Edge Community Primary School Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Academy Grasmere Court , Killingworth NE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe My Place | Cafe Level 2, White Swan Centre | 943 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 34, The Killingworth Centre | 1,038 yd | |
| McDonalds | Citadel, Killingworth | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd | Killingworth Social Club, Citadel East | 815 yd | |
| Killingworth Arms | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 949 yd | |
| The Plough | Killingworth Village, Killingworth | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Citadel East, Killingworth | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 1 George Court, Killingworth | 863 yd | |
| Morrisons | The Killingworth Centre, Citadel | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Young Peoples Club The Croft | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Amberley Primary School EAST BAILEY | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| White Swan Centre WHITE SWAN CENTRE WHITE SWAN CENTRE CITADEL EAST | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.