Winshields is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6JD is located in the Cramlington South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winshields, Cramlington, NE23 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6JE, NE23 6ND, NE23 6HS, NE23 6JB, NE23 6LS, NE23 6LP, NE23 6JF, NE23 6HD, NE23 6NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 6JD is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 38.1% | 37.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 32.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 39% | 30% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 19.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 21.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
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 | 98.1% | 98.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winshields was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Winshields has the 34th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 360th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Winshields, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2025-12-22 | £41,671 |
| 115 Winshields, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2025-08-14 | £42,876 |
| 117 Winshields, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2025-05-30 | £39,607 |
| 125 Winshields, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,875 | 2025-05-29 | £23,843 |
| 99 Winshields, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2024-04-30 | £35,003 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 6JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Cragside Church of England Controlled First School Cateran Way , NE23 6EX | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Kramel First School Clifton Road , NE23 6TQ | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 511 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 511 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 511 yd | |
| 2nd Cramlington Scout Group | Cramlington | 573 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | Front Street, Klondyke | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Cramlington | 158 yd | |
| Benedictine Catholic Club | Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 322 yd | |
| Moor Farm Beefeater | Cramlington | 1,057 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Naga | 6 Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 322 yd | |
| Hot Bite | Front Street, Klondyke | 899 yd | |
| Wai Ho | Front Street, Klondyke | 899 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 1 Front Street, Klondyke | 899 yd | |
| Cramlington Chinese Takeaway | Front Street, Klondyke | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cragside C Of E Controlled Primary School CRAGSIDE C OF E CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL CRAGSIDE C OF E CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTLOCH ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Southlands Middle School (Closed) Westloch Road | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.