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 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norwich Way has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-12-05 | £150,373 |
| 17 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-04-17 | £162,437 |
| 11 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-01-31 | £152,417 |
| 15 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-08-16 | £162,461 |
| 8 Norwich Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-14 | £203,622 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 5,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.