Torcross Way is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 1PG is located in the Cramlington Eastfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torcross Way, Cramlington, NE23 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 1PY, NE23 1PQ, NE23 1PF, NE23 1PE, NE23 1PX, NE23 1PJ, NE23 1PW, NE23 1PT, NE23 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 1PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 52.8% | 55.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 NE23 1PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 25.4% | 23.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 60.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 45.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.3% | 10.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 23% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 31.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torcross Way was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torcross Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 297th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Torcross Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-06-24 | £347,984 |
| 20 Torcross Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2003-08-11 | £303,000 |
| 20 Torcross Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1999-11-30 | £260,224 |
| 23 Torcross Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 1997-09-19 | £322,652 |
NE23 1PG 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 NE23 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | 3out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamaka Cramlington | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Mandarin Bay | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 909 yd | |
| Lal Qila Tandoori Restaurant | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 909 yd | |
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 916 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Cramlington | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Seam | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge | Cramlington | 824 yd | |
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 825 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 825 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Village Square, Cramlington | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House Chinese Take Away | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Brockwell Fish & Chips | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Brockwell Tandoori | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| The Village Chinese Takeaway | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 535 yd | |
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road | 459 yd | |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Eastlea Primary School Durham Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Eastfield Playing Fields AXMINSTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Central Park Norwich Way | grass pitches | 931 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.