Fern Drive is in Dudley, Cramlington and in North Tyneside district. NE23 7AF is located in the Weetslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fern Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 7AJ, NE23 7DF, NE23 7DG, NE23 7AD, NE23 7AE, NE23 7AG, NE23 7UB, NE23 7AN, NE23 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 7AF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 54.4% | 56.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 43.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 35.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 40.4% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 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 | 41% | 36.3% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 21.1% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 12.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 20.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 99.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Drive was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fern Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 29th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fern Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-29 | £169,819 |
| 44 Fern Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-22 | £133,477 |
| 28 Fern Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-04-27 | £94,462 |
| 58 Fern Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-23 | £100,527 |
| 22 Fern Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-09-27 | £186,810 |
NE23 7AF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community Primary School Taylor Avenue , Wideopen NE13 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 4,891 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 | 4,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salute Cafe | John Willie Sams Centre, Market Street | 442 yd | |
| Northern Gymnastics Club | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clayton Arms | Grieves Row, Dudley | 372 yd | |
| United Irish League Club | 1 Barras Avenue, Annitsford | 872 yd | |
| Pioneer Club Ltd | Pioneer Social Club, Seghill Road Ends | 907 yd | |
| The Bridge | Front Street, Annitsford | 934 yd | |
| Willow Farm Pub Restaurant | Willow Court, Northumberland Business Park | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Pizza | 1 West View, Dudley | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Melt | 25 Weetslade Road, Dudley | 399 yd | |
| Dudley Top Wok | 35 Market Street, Dudley | 406 yd | |
| New Horizon Chinese Takeway | 24 - 25 Grieves Row, Dudley | 436 yd | |
| Annitsford Tandoori | 11A Front Street, Annitsford | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordley Community Primary School DUDLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Dudley Action Park Clayton Street | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| John Willie Sams Centre WEETSLADE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Annitsford Welfare Playing Field Barras Avenue | grass pitches | 857 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.