Mirlaw Road is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6TX is located in the Cramlington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, NE23 6TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6UF, NE23 6TY, NE23 6UB, NE23 6UE, NE23 6JU, NE23 6TU, NE23 6TZ, NE23 6JT, NE23 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 6TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 53.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 6TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 24.5% | 21.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 61.6% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 32.1% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 23.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 99% | 99.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mirlaw Road was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Mirlaw Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2022-10-05 | £298,357 |
| 10 Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-09 | £251,485 |
| 10 Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2021-01-15 | £221,259 |
| 8 Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2018-12-12 | £262,811 |
| 8 Mirlaw Road, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2018-12-12 | £262,811 |
NE23 6TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 6TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School Langdale Drive , Beacon Hill Grange NE23 8EH | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Cragside Church of England Controlled First School Cateran Way , NE23 6EX | - not rated | 1,251 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 | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,146 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 | 3,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 1,417 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 | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Forum Way, Cramlington | 671 yd | |
| Concordia Leisure Centre | Forum Way, Cramlington | 699 yd | |
| Cramlington Hub | Forum Way, Cramlington | 699 yd | |
| Coltello Lounge | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 729 yd | |
| Sambuca | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Manor | Forum Way, Cramlington | 671 yd | |
| The Seven Oaks | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 729 yd | |
| The Four Ladies | 3 Church Street, Cramlington | 1,034 yd | |
| Cramlington Working Mens Social Club | Village Square, Cramlington | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 671 yd | |
| Pronta Pizza | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 743 yd | |
| Firehouse No 1 | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 743 yd | |
| The Village Chinese Takeaway | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M | Forum Way, Cramlington | 671 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1a Westmorland Retail Park, Cramlington | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Cramlington Highburn | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Concordia Leisure Centre Forum Way | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.