Horton Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE23 3QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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	49.5%	49.1%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	50.5%	50.9%	0.4%	49.0%	1.9%

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 3QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.9% 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	16.6%	21.6%	5.0%	37.9%	-16.3%
Married: Opposite sex	76.9%	69.9%	-7.0%	44.2%	25.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	4.1%	4.9%	0.8%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	2.2%	3%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.1%

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 (86%) 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	54.6%	53.9%	-0.7%	48.4%	5.5%
Good health	33.3%	32.1%	-1.2%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	10.7%	11.1%	0.4%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	4.0%	-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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.9%	10.4%	-1.5%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	6.1%	-5.2%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	15%	-2.5%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.5%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	25.2%	8.9%	16.9%	8.3%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	35.3%	-1.0%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.3%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	97.6%	96.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	97.8%	96.9%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.6%
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	97.8%	96.6%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	76.7%	17.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Horton Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horton Drive was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Horton Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

🔎 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 3QS, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 Horton Drive are based on 27 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 Horton Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE23 3QS

Average Price
£392,342

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,369

Flats/Maisonettes
£272,867

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horton Drive

Average Price
£395,185

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,808

Flats/Maisonettes
£274,998

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horton DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-05-19	£280,225
9 Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£273,000	2020-09-03	£352,612
37 Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-06-30	£407,789
37 Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2014-12-05	£417,899
5 Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2014-08-22	£370,589

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE23 3QS

Employment

NE23 3QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	107
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Manufacturing	19
Construction	16
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Real estate activities	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	340 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ	3out of 4	688 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST	3out of 4	763 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ	3out of 4	1,326 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN	3out of 4	1,440 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	2,931 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	3,912 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	4,097 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	4,830 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	5,050 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	1,882 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	4,199 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB	3out of 4	4,798 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB	- not rated	5,123 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	595 yd
West Hartford Fire Station	West Hartford Business Park, West Hartford	946 yd
Hudson Catering Limited	Nelson Way, Nelson Industrial Estate	1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Brockwell Seam	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		595 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus House Chinese Take Away	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	595 yd
Brockwell Fish & Chips	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	595 yd
Brockwell Tandoori	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	595 yd
Papa Johns	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington	595 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Northumbrian Road, Cramlington		595 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE	grass pitches	377 yd
East Hartford Recreation Ground ORMSTON STREET	grass pitches	565 yd
Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road		606 yd
Northburn Sports And Community Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	651 yd
Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD	grass pitches	661 yd
Eastlea Primary School Durham Road	grass pitches	668 yd
Vision Health And Fitness (Cramlington) NELSON PARK EAST	health and fitness suite	817 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	112.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	238.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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