Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 3LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 3LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.9%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	47.1%	48.1%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 3LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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	22.5%	21.7%	-0.8%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	57.8%	0.0%	44.2%	13.6%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	5%	1.6%	-3.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.4%	11.6%	4.2%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	5.8%	5.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.5%	47.9%	-10.6%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	31%	36.8%	5.8%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	7.7%	11.5%	3.8%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.8%	10.1%	-2.7%	18.2%	-8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	12.9%	2.0%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	15.3%	-4.5%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	6.5%	0.3%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	18.5%	3.8%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	32.2%	33.9%	1.7%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	3.5%	2.8%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	97.2%	97.2%	0.0%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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%	96.9%	0.9%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	96.9%	2.2%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Ilford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilford Avenue was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Ilford Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 444th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 461.1%.

🔎 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 3LE, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 Ilford Avenue are based on 151 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 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 3LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE23 3LE

Average Price
£221,344

Semi-Detached
£221,214

Terraced
£221,250

Detached
£252,506

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,840

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ilford Avenue

Average Price
£229,890

Semi-Detached
£226,672

Terraced
£221,535

Detached
£299,400

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,830

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ilford AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-05-31	£230,266
99 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-09-29	£268,276
91 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-09-04	£165,914
1 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-09-09	£342,132
29 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2022-06-24	£191,396

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE23 3LE

Employment

NE23 3LE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 3LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	3
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS	3out of 4	140 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ	3out of 4	538 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST	3out of 4	822 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Free schools	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	2,490 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	4,349 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	4,458 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ	1out of 4	5,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	5,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,405 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	1,537 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB	3out of 4	4,547 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	4,652 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS	- not rated	5,218 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB	- not rated	5,401 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dhamaka Cramlington	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	305 yd
Hudson Catering Limited	Nelson Way, Nelson Industrial Estate	714 yd
West Hartford Fire Station	West Hartford Business Park, West Hartford	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Brockwell Seam	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		305 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus House Chinese Take Away	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	305 yd
Brockwell Fish & Chips	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	305 yd
Brockwell Tandoori	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	305 yd
Papa Johns	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	305 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		305 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE	grass pitches	102 yd
Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road		420 yd
Northburn Sports And Community Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	443 yd
Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD	grass pitches	463 yd
Vision Health And Fitness (Cramlington) NELSON PARK EAST	health and fitness suite	648 yd
Eastlea Primary School Durham Road	grass pitches	712 yd
Central Park Norwich Way	grass pitches	979 yd
East Hartford Recreation Ground ORMSTON STREET	grass pitches	1,029 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	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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