Village Road is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 2AQ is located in the Cramlington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Village Road, Cramlington, NE23 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 2AJ, NE23 6TD, NE23 2AE, NE23 6TE, NE23 2DD, NE23 6RB, NE23 6RA, NE23 2AG, NE23 2DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE23 2AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 48.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 26.6% | 37.7% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 43.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 5.1% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 36.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 25.2% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Road was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Village Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Village Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-27 | £171,162 |
| 4 Village Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-31 | £149,474 |
| 18 Village Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-08-26 | £185,706 |
| 13 Village Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-31 | £174,660 |
| 8 Village Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2017-04-28 | £181,447 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Kramel First School Clifton Road , NE23 6TQ | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 4,540 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 | 4,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 1,650 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 | 5,463 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 | 700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 3,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | Front Street, Klondyke | 497 yd | |
| Motijheel Restaurant | Front Street, Klondyke | 497 yd | |
| 2nd Cramlington Scout Group | Cramlington | 737 yd | |
| Cramlington Community Lunch Club | Doxford Place, Cramlington | 950 yd | |
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 209 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 241 yd | |
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 962 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 962 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Village Square, Cramlington | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miah's Kitchen | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 204 yd | |
| High Pit Fisheries | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 204 yd | |
| Choices Pizza Ltd | 6 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 271 yd | |
| The Pantry | 10 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 271 yd | |
| Klondyke Chinese Takeaway | 2 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 840 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.