The Crescent is in Seghill, Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 7SL is located in the Seghill with Seaton Delaval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Seghill, Cramlington, NE23 7SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 7SN, NE23 7SE, NE23 7SP, NE23 7SD, NE23 7SB, NE23 7HF, NE23 7SR, NE23 7EH, NE23 7EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 7SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE23 7SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 55.2% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 27.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.1% | 42% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 10.9% | -12.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 22.2% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| 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 | 98% | 99.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Holywell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Holywell and the 365th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 The Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-06-13 | £96,288 |
| 29 The Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-01 | £113,166 |
| 22 The Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-03-17 | £129,081 |
| 2 The Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-05 | £267,792 |
| 20 The Crescent, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-07-10 | £125,266 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seghill First School Seghill , NE23 7SB | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Delaval First School Western Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 4,733 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 | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blake Arms | Station Road, Seghill | 187 yd | |
| Seghill Rugby Club | Seghill | 395 yd | |
| Seghill Comrades Club | Front Street, Seghill | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seghill Tandoori | Station Road, Seghill | 164 yd | |
| Fryday's Seghill | Station Road, Seghill | 164 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Station Road, Seghill | 164 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seghill Welfare Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND U9719 FRONT STREET TO PITT LANE | grass pitches | 393 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.