Reedswood Crescent is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6RW is located in the Cramlington 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 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, NE23 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6RR, NE23 6RP, NE23 6BY, NE23 6FE, NE23 6AD, NE23 6BS, NE23 6RN, NE23 6FF, NE23 6RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE23 6RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 52% | 49.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 29.8% | 35.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 44.4% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 7.3% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 31% | 37.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 17.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 25% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 20% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reedswood Crescent was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Reedswood Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 458th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-30 | £158,857 |
| 55 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-09-13 | £124,968 |
| 81 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-09-07 | £125,250 |
| 3 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-14 | £180,449 |
| 39 Reedswood Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2021-10-20 | £43,595 |
NE23 6RW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 4,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS | 3out of 4 | 5,390 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 | 1,405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 5,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Motijheel Restaurant | Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 812 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 812 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre Cafe | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 636 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Bite | Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Wai Ho | Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 1 Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Cramlington Chinese Takeaway | Front Street, Klondyke | 542 yd | |
| Miah's Kitchen | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 863 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.