Orpington Road is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 2YQ 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 Orpington Road, Cramlington, NE23 2YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 2YG, NE23 2QJ, NE23 2YJ, NE23 2YF, NE23 2QF, NE23 2YH, NE23 2QL, NE23 2QH, NE23 2FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 2YQ 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 | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE23 2YQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 32.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 53.4% | 45.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 18.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 28% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 25.8% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orpington Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orpington Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 324th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orpington Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2025-09-30 | £149,679 |
| 25 Orpington Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-04-11 | £209,103 |
| 4 Orpington Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-11-30 | £136,038 |
| 4 Orpington Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-11-30 | £149,572 |
| 16 Orpington Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-08-09 | £153,708 |
NE23 2YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,373 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 | 508 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Kramel First School Clifton Road , NE23 6TQ | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 1,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 4,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,614 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 | 733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,954 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 | 5,103 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 | 621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panuccis | Smithy Square, Cramlington | 848 yd | |
| Mandarin Bay | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 866 yd | |
| Lal Qila Tandoori Restaurant | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 866 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Cramlington | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge | Cramlington | 752 yd | |
| Blagdon Arms | Village Square, Cramlington | 752 yd | |
| John the Clerk of Cramlington | Low Main Place, Cramlington | 752 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Village Square, Cramlington | 752 yd | |
| The Four Ladies | 3 Church Street, Cramlington | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miah's Kitchen | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 844 yd | |
| High Pit Fisheries | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 844 yd | |
| The Village Chinese Takeaway | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 848 yd | |
| Choices Pizza Ltd | 6 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 933 yd | |
| The Pantry | 10 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East West Link Road, Cramlington | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Hillcrest School EAST VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Eastfield Playing Fields AXMINSTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Eastlea Primary School Durham Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.