Barras Gardens is in Annitsford, Cramlington and in North Tyneside district. NE23 7RB 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 Barras Gardens, Annitsford, Cramlington, NE23 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 7RD, NE23 7QY, NE23 7RF, NE23 7QX, NE23 7RA, NE23 7QZ, NE23 7RP, NE23 7RX, NE23 7QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE23 7RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 54.8% | 55.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 30.1% | 29.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 35.1% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 16.5% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.5%) 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 | 34.9% | 32.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 20.3% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 19% | -4.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barras Gardens was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Barras Gardens has the 49th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Camperdown and the 306th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Barras Gardens, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-17 | £86,223 |
| 9 Barras Gardens, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2020-12-21 | £159,824 |
| 3 Barras Gardens, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-11-03 | £104,603 |
| 4 Barras Gardens, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2017-07-17 | £108,564 |
| 3 Barras Gardens, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2013-01-28 | £111,533 |
NE23 7RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annitsford First School Annitsford , Dudley NE23 7RE | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 702 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley First School Weetslade Road , Dudley NE23 7HT | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Cragside Church of England Controlled First School Cateran Way , NE23 6EX | - not rated | 1,609 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 | 2,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,684 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 | 2,684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Community school | 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 | 640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,970 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 | 2,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Gymnastics Club | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Irish League Club | 1 Barras Avenue, Annitsford | 118 yd | |
| The Bridge | Front Street, Annitsford | 171 yd | |
| Moor Farm Beefeater | Cramlington | 475 yd | |
| Pioneer Club Ltd | Pioneer Social Club, Seghill Road Ends | 658 yd | |
| Willow Farm Pub Restaurant | Willow Court, Northumberland Business Park | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annitsford Tandoori | 11A Front Street, Annitsford | 150 yd | |
| K And L Fisheries Ltd | 12 Front Street, Annitsford | 150 yd | |
| New Horizon Chinese Takeway | 24 - 25 Grieves Row, Dudley | 846 yd | |
| Amigo's Pizza | 1 West View, Dudley | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annitsford Welfare Playing Field Barras Avenue | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Fordley Community Primary School DUDLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Dudley Action Park Clayton Street | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.