Watson Avenue, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7HN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 7HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	53.7%	53%	-0.7%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	46.3%	47%	0.7%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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	36%	40.8%	4.8%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	41.2%	-1.9%	44.2%	-3.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10.7%	8.2%	-2.5%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	6.7%	7.1%	0.4%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	35%	41.2%	6.2%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	39%	36%	-3.0%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	17%	16.8%	-0.2%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	7.3%	3.4%	-3.9%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 15.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.3%	18%	-9.3%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	11.7%	-5.7%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	15.2%	-1.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	9.9%	14.1%	4.2%	5.3%	8.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	19.9%	4.9%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	10.3%	15.2%	4.9%	33.8%	-18.6%
Other	3.2%	5.9%	2.7%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	97.7%	96.6%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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%	95.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.3%	37.2%	19.1%
Christian	39.1%	46.2%	-7.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Watson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watson Avenue was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Watson Avenue has the 44th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 285th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE23 7HN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Watson Avenue are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Watson Avenue, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7HN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE23 7HN

Average Price
£153,843

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£133,069

Detached
£174,616

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watson Avenue

Average Price
£161,685

Semi-Detached
£178,766

Terraced
£141,587

Detached
£176,090

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watson AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Watson Avenue, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£124,500	2023-11-10	£132,691
5 Watson Avenue, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2018-05-11	£132,321
5 Watson Avenue, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-02-12	£152,609
9 Watson Avenue, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2005-10-14	£172,312
9 Watson Avenue, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2005-10-14	£176,274

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE23 7HN

Employment

NE23 7HN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	14
Transport and storage	14
Manufacturing	13
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dudley First School Weetslade Road , Dudley NE23 7HT	- not rated	82 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL	- not rated	405 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Annitsford First School Annitsford , Dudley NE23 7RE	- not rated	850 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burradon First School Front Street , Burradon NE23 7NG	- not rated	1,674 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG	3out of 4	1,767 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ	- not rated	1,775 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	1,775 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ	- not rated	1,775 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN	- not rated	2,460 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN	3out of 4	2,460 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL	- not rated	485 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB	- not rated	1,980 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW	- not rated	2,006 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW	- not rated	2,383 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB	- not rated	2,633 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS	- not rated	2,504 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR	- not rated	3,071 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT	- not rated	3,102 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB	3out of 4	3,311 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gefrin Midgard School Brunswick Village , NE13 7ER	- not rated	3,471 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Salute Cafe	John Willie Sams Centre, Market Street		142 yd
Northern Gymnastics Club	Dudley Lane, Cramlington		1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Clayton Arms	Grieves Row, Dudley		450 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dudley Top Wok	35 Market Street, Dudley	110 yd
Pizza Melt	25 Weetslade Road, Dudley	118 yd
Amigo's Pizza	1 West View, Dudley	236 yd
New Horizon Chinese Takeway	24 - 25 Grieves Row, Dudley	517 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Willie Sams Centre WEETSLADE CRESCENT	grass pitches	297 yd
Dudley Action Park Clayton Street	grass pitches	324 yd
Fordley Community Primary School DUDLEY DRIVE	grass pitches	508 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.