Gerrard Close is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6QZ 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 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, NE23 6QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6QX, NE23 6QY, NE23 6EG, NE23 6FB, NE23 6NE, NE23 6FA, NE23 6EJ, NE23 6QT, NE23 6FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 6QZ 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 6QZ 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 Gerrard Close was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gerrard Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 319th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-07-12 | £249,019 |
| 11 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-07-12 | £249,019 |
| 3 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-06-25 | £269,738 |
| 1 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2014-03-28 | £256,208 |
| 12 Gerrard Close, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 1999-08-18 | £264,590 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 6QZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School Langdale Drive , Beacon Hill Grange NE23 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,015 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 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,125 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,630 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 | 626 yd | |
| Cramlington Community Lunch Club | Doxford Place, Cramlington | 720 yd | |
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 804 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 804 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Catholic Club | Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 71 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Cramlington | 476 yd | |
| Moor Farm Beefeater | Cramlington | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Naga | 6 Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 71 yd | |
| Pronta Pizza | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 860 yd | |
| Firehouse No 1 | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 860 yd | |
| Hot Bite | Front Street, Klondyke | 1,038 yd | |
| Wai Ho | Front Street, Klondyke | 1,038 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 | 271 yd |
| Southlands Middle School (Closed) Westloch Road | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Sporting Club Cramlington Highburn | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.