Beech Avenue is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6XS is located in the Cramlington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 6XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6RX, NE23 6XT, NE23 6RU, NE23 6RP, NE23 6RF, NE23 6RN, NE23 6XR, NE23 6RG, NE23 6TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 6XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 35.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 47.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 50.1% | 47.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Avenue was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 512th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-24 | £212,453 |
| 20 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-05-11 | £266,327 |
| 1 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-08-12 | £242,419 |
| 83 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-29 | £285,919 |
| 33 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-01 | £303,424 |
NE23 6XS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE23 6XS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School Bowmont Drive , NE23 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 4,415 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 | 3,339 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 | 1,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 4,844 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 | 211 yd | |
| Motijheel Restaurant | Front Street, Klondyke | 211 yd | |
| 2nd Cramlington Scout Group | Cramlington | 638 yd | |
| Hospital Voluntary Services | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 707 yd | |
| Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | Northumbria Way, Cramlington | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton House | High Pit Road, Cramlington | 338 yd | |
| Shankhouse Sports & Social Club | Clifton Road, Cramlington | 422 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Cramlington | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Bite | Front Street, Klondyke | 211 yd | |
| Wai Ho | Front Street, Klondyke | 211 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 1 Front Street, Klondyke | 211 yd | |
| Cramlington Chinese Takeaway | Front Street, Klondyke | 211 yd | |
| Choices Pizza Ltd | 6 Clifton Road, Cramlington | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Health & Fitness Club (Closed) CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE CRAMLINGTON HALL DRIVE HIGH PIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Cramlington Kramel First School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Eastfield Park Clifton Road | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Ann Welfare Playing Fields HIGH PIT ROAD | grass pitches | 557 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.