Thornley Avenue is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 2BT 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 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 2BU, NE23 2BP, NE23 2BX, NE23 2DB, NE23 2EL, NE23 2BS, NE23 2BY, NE23 2DA, NE23 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 2BT is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 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 area around NE23 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 50.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 28.7% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 45% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 34% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 24.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.1% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 22.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.3% | 93.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornley Avenue was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornley Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-27 | £137,545 |
| 66 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-12-10 | £96,917 |
| 60 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-08-12 | £97,437 |
| 16 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-04-09 | £127,653 |
| 18 Thornley Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2019-08-21 | £115,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 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 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,215 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 | 237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 5,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 649 yd | |
| Mandarin Bay | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 680 yd | |
| Lal Qila Tandoori Restaurant | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 680 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | Front Street, Klondyke | 881 yd | |
| Motijheel Restaurant | Front Street, Klondyke | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 577 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 577 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Village Square, Cramlington | 577 yd | |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge | Cramlington | 577 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miah's Kitchen | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 630 yd | |
| High Pit Fisheries | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 630 yd | |
| The Village Chinese Takeaway | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 649 yd | |
| Choices Pizza Ltd | 6 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 667 yd | |
| The Pantry | 10 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 411 yd | |
| B & M | Forum Way, Cramlington | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Central Park Norwich Way | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.