Gainsborough Place is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6QT 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 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, NE23 6QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6QY, NE23 6EH, NE23 6PU, NE23 6QX, NE23 6QZ, NE23 6PY, NE23 6PQ, NE23 6PH, NE23 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 6QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 20.8% | 21.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 58.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 40.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.8% | 17.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 25.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.1% | 98.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Place was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 284th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2024-10-11 | £259,909 |
| 8 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £5,650 | 2021-07-12 | £6,143 |
| 24 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-10-15 | £215,142 |
| 32 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2019-11-28 | £127,243 |
| 32 Gainsborough Place, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2019-11-28 | £127,243 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 6QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Cragside Church of England Controlled First School Cateran Way , NE23 6EX | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 1,031 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 | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,097 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 | 3,097 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,097 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 | 264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,793 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 | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Cramlington Scout Group | Cramlington | 807 yd | |
| Cramlington Community Lunch Club | Doxford Place, Cramlington | 836 yd | |
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 943 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 943 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Catholic Club | Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 248 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Cramlington | 581 yd | |
| Moor Farm Beefeater | Cramlington | 954 yd | |
| Willow Farm Pub Restaurant | Willow Court, Northumberland Business Park | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Naga | 6 Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 248 yd | |
| Pronta Pizza | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 974 yd | |
| Firehouse No 1 | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southlands Middle School (Closed) Westloch Road | grass pitches | 179 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 | 184 yd |
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Sporting Club Cramlington Highburn | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 853 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.