Selby Close is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 3SR is located in the Cramlington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selby Close, Cramlington, NE23 3SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 3LS, NE23 3LW, NE23 3LT, NE23 3LN, NE23 3LU, NE23 3TY, NE23 3LP, NE23 3LR, NE23 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 3SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 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 3SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 21.1% | 34.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 54.3% | -15.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 67.8% | 57.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 34.3% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3SR this area, 8.5% 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 | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 20.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99% | 98.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.3% | 98.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Close was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selby Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 240th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Selby Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £6,150 | 2021-07-05 | £6,764 |
| 5 Selby Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2020-01-14 | £173,562 |
| 6 Selby Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £247,950 | 2018-07-26 | £343,504 |
| 3 Selby Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-06-29 | £249,128 |
| 22 Selby Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-02-26 | £312,623 |
NE23 3SR 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 student residents living in NE23 3SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Primary School Skipton Close , Northburn Lea NE23 3ST | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Primary School Northumbrian Road , NE23 1XZ | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School Horton Drive , NE23 3QS | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,294 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,844 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 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamaka Cramlington | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Seam | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House Chinese Take Away | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd | |
| Brockwell Fish & Chips | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd | |
| Brockwell Tandoori | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Northumbrian Road, Cramlington | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Primary School Durham Road | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Brockwell Middle School (Closed) Northumbrian Road | 315 yd | |
| Burnside Primary School BURNSIDE PRIMARY BURNSIDE PRIMARY NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Northburn Primary School HORTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Eastfield Playing Fields AXMINSTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| East Hartford Recreation Ground ORMSTON STREET | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Northburn Sports And Community Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.