Lapford Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3GP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 3GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.3%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	49.5%	49.7%	0.2%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	24.5%	34.6%	10.1%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	47.9%	-13.9%	44.2%	3.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3%	4.2%	1.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	9.9%	10.4%	0.5%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.4%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	62.9%	56.2%	-6.7%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	27.4%	33.8%	6.4%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	6.2%	9.7%	3.5%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	4.0%	-3.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3GP this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9%	9.2%	0.2%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	8.8%	-8.8%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	16.3%	-2.6%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.3%	3.3%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	23.8%	6.6%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	33.5%	35.1%	1.6%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.4%	99.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.4%	98.3%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
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%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	98.3%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.1%	76.7%	16.4%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Lapford Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lapford Drive was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lapford Drive has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 308th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NE23 3GP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lapford Drive are based on 109 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blyth Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lapford Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3GP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE23 3GP

Average Price
£286,889

Semi-Detached
£257,376

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£305,207

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lapford Drive

Average Price
£299,452

Semi-Detached
£267,438

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£319,520

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lapford DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Lapford Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£289,950	2024-12-18	£314,722
25 Lapford Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2024-08-27	£214,006
10 Lapford Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-06-14	£317,485
30 Lapford Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£279,950	2024-05-31	£321,339
16 Lapford Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£368,000	2023-08-09	£402,962

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE23 3GP

Employment

NE23 3GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Retired	29
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	14
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST	3out of 4	357 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ	3out of 4	709 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN	3out of 4	860 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS	3out of 4	949 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ	3out of 4	1,337 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN	3out of 4	3,021 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	3,486 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	4,540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	4,743 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP	3out of 4	5,041 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	5,090 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	3out of 4	4,362 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,749 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	3,869 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB	3out of 4	4,296 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dhamaka Cramlington	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		900 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Brockwell Seam	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		900 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus House Chinese Take Away	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	900 yd
Brockwell Fish & Chips	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	900 yd
Brockwell Tandoori	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	900 yd
Papa Johns	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	900 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eastlea Primary School Durham Road	grass pitches	425 yd
Eastfield Playing Fields AXMINSTER CLOSE	grass pitches	525 yd
Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road		771 yd
Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD	grass pitches	779 yd
Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive	grass pitches	826 yd
East Hartford Recreation Ground ORMSTON STREET	grass pitches	884 yd
Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE	grass pitches	1,056 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.