Norwich Way is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 1RB is located in the Cramlington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwich Way, Cramlington, NE23 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 1RL, NE23 1RA, NE23 1RD, NE23 1RE, NE23 1RH, NE23 1RG, NE23 1RQ, NE23 1RJ, NE23 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 1RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 30.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 50.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 6.8% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 22.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 22% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Way was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 204th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-04-17 | £159,457 |
| 11 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-01-31 | £153,742 |
| 15 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-08-16 | £164,345 |
| 8 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-14 | £206,185 |
| 12 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-07-27 | £240,652 |
NE23 1RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School Langdale Drive , Beacon Hill Grange NE23 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 5,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Cramlington | 227 yd | |
| Mandarin Bay | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 367 yd | |
| Lal Qila Tandoori Restaurant | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 367 yd | |
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 404 yd | |
| Concordia Leisure Centre | Forum Way, Cramlington | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Working Mens Social Club | Village Square, Cramlington | 373 yd | |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge | Cramlington | 403 yd | |
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 403 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 403 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Village Square, Cramlington | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chinese Takeaway | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 404 yd | |
| Subway | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 543 yd | |
| Lotus House Chinese Take Away | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 836 yd | |
| Brockwell Fish & Chips | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 836 yd | |
| Brockwell Tandoori | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 526 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1a Westmorland Retail Park, Cramlington | 533 yd | |
| B & M | Forum Way, Cramlington | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Norwich Way | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Concordia Leisure Centre Forum Way | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road | 908 yd | |
| Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Nelson Miners Welfare (Closed) Nelson Avenue | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.