Chirnside is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6LQ 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 Chirnside, Cramlington, NE23 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6JW, NE23 6LB, NE23 6LG, NE23 6FA, NE23 6JN, NE23 6LE, NE23 6JP, NE23 6HP, NE23 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 6LQ is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 50.2% | 42.9% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 57.1% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 34.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 18.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 21.4% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chirnside was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chirnside has the 6th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 27th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chirnside, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-16 | £96,492 |
| 7 Chirnside, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-02-28 | £88,328 |
| 6 Chirnside, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2023-01-06 | £51,042 |
| 20 Chirnside, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2022-11-17 | £30,501 |
| 25 Chirnside, Cramlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2022-11-17 | £30,501 |
NE23 6LQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Cragside Church of England Controlled First School Cateran Way , NE23 6EX | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,427 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 | 3,427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,392 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 | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 3,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Community Lunch Club | Doxford Place, Cramlington | 443 yd | |
| 2nd Cramlington Scout Group | Cramlington | 469 yd | |
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 863 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 863 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Catholic Club | Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 217 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Cramlington | 633 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 920 yd | |
| Burton House | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Naga | 6 Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 217 yd | |
| Pronta Pizza | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 583 yd | |
| Firehouse No 1 | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 583 yd | |
| Hot Bite | Front Street, Klondyke | 903 yd | |
| Wai Ho | Front Street, Klondyke | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 174 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Southlands Middle School (Closed) Westloch Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| 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 | 551 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Sporting Club Cramlington Highburn | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.