Oakley Close is in Annitsford, Cramlington and in North Tyneside district. NE23 7UE is located in the Camperdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakley Close, Annitsford, Cramlington, NE23 7UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 7UF, NE23 7UA, NE23 7UH, NE23 7FE, NE23 7UD, NE23 7DE, NE23 7RJ, NE23 7BZ, NE23 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE23 7UE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 36.5% | 32.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 12.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 21.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 24% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 97.2% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.3% | 96.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 96.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Close was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakley Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 305th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oakley Close, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-08-13 | £228,245 |
| 5 Oakley Close, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-05-16 | £278,966 |
| 28 Oakley Close, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-01-25 | £312,995 |
| 5 Oakley Close, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-15 | £264,544 |
| 11 Oakley Close, Cramlington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2019-07-26 | £214,068 |
NE23 7UE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE23 7UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seghill First School Seghill , NE23 7SB | 3out of 4 | 2,391 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 5,070 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 | 4,579 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 | 2,705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 836 yd | |
| Northern Gymnastics Club | Dudley Lane, Cramlington | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Irish League Club | 1 Barras Avenue, Annitsford | 476 yd | |
| The Clayton Arms | Grieves Row, Dudley | 515 yd | |
| The Bridge | Front Street, Annitsford | 540 yd | |
| Moor Farm Beefeater | Cramlington | 717 yd | |
| Pioneer Club Ltd | Pioneer Social Club, Seghill Road Ends | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Pizza | 1 West View, Dudley | 498 yd | |
| Annitsford Tandoori | 11A Front Street, Annitsford | 520 yd | |
| K And L Fisheries Ltd | 12 Front Street, Annitsford | 520 yd | |
| New Horizon Chinese Takeway | 24 - 25 Grieves Row, Dudley | 536 yd | |
| Pizza Melt | 25 Weetslade Road, Dudley | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordley Community Primary School DUDLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Annitsford Welfare Playing Field Barras Avenue | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Dudley Action Park Clayton Street | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| John Willie Sams Centre WEETSLADE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 891 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.