Oxford Avenue is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 2YL 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 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 2YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 2YD, NE23 2YJ, NE23 2YN, NE23 2YW, NE23 2BZ, NE23 2YH, NE23 2YB, NE23 2AB, NE23 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 2YL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 34% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 45.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 53.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around NE23 2YL this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 8.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 14.7% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 25.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 22.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.2% | 98.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Avenue was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 476th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-12 | £115,713 |
| 30 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2023-04-21 | £59,264 |
| 34 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-01 | £109,341 |
| 42 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-20 | £282,000 |
| 17 Oxford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2016-01-22 | £262,858 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Kramel First School Clifton Road , NE23 6TQ | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 1,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,928 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 | 5,114 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 | 677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 3,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 955 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | Front Street, Klondyke | 968 yd | |
| Motijheel Restaurant | Front Street, Klondyke | 968 yd | |
| Mandarin Bay | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 981 yd | |
| Lal Qila Tandoori Restaurant | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 669 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 710 yd | |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge | Cramlington | 869 yd | |
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 869 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miah's Kitchen | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 637 yd | |
| High Pit Fisheries | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 637 yd | |
| Choices Pizza Ltd | 6 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 742 yd | |
| The Pantry | 10 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 742 yd | |
| Klondyke Chinese Takeaway | 2 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Eastfield Playing Fields AXMINSTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.