Bowman Drive is in Dudley, Cramlington and in North Tyneside district. NE23 7AS is located in the Camperdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowman Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 7AH, NE23 7AP, NE23 7AQ, NE23 7BJ, NE23 7BN, NE23 7AR, NE23 7BU, NE23 7BG, NE23 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 7AS 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 | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 34.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 33.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 14.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 13% | 15.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 34.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 26.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 22.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around NE23 7AS this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 37.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 8.8% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 9.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -24.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowman Drive was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.7% higher than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowman Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 154th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bowman Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2025-11-28 | £182,386 |
| 10 Bowman Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-22 | £129,786 |
| 17 Bowman Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-11-07 | £108,397 |
| 11 Bowman Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-01-10 | £128,700 |
| 28 Bowman Drive, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-12-11 | £147,046 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 7AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 394 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annitsford First School Annitsford , Dudley NE23 7RE | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley First School Weetslade Road , Dudley NE23 7HT | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon First School Front Street , Burradon NE23 7NG | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 2,538 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 | 2,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salute Cafe | John Willie Sams Centre, Market Street | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Club Ltd | Pioneer Social Club, Seghill Road Ends | 406 yd | |
| United Irish League Club | 1 Barras Avenue, Annitsford | 766 yd | |
| The Bridge | Front Street, Annitsford | 794 yd | |
| The Clayton Arms | Grieves Row, Dudley | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Pizza | 1 West View, Dudley | 700 yd | |
| Annitsford Tandoori | 11A Front Street, Annitsford | 773 yd | |
| K And L Fisheries Ltd | 12 Front Street, Annitsford | 773 yd | |
| Pizza Melt | 25 Weetslade Road, Dudley | 800 yd | |
| Dudley Top Wok | 35 Market Street, Dudley | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordley Community Primary School DUDLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| John Willie Sams Centre WEETSLADE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Annitsford Welfare Playing Field Barras Avenue | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Dudley Action Park Clayton Street | grass pitches | 934 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.