Ladykirk Way is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 8DU is located in the Cramlington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, NE23 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 8DR, NE23 8EE, NE23 8DN, NE23 8EJ, NE23 8DS, NE23 8HA, NE23 8DJ, NE23 8DA, NE23 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE23 8DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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% | 32.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 40.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 43.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 21.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 19.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 16.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.8% | 96.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladykirk Way was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% higher than the Cramlington Eastfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ladykirk Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Cramlington Eastfield and the 475th lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-16 | £143,991 |
| 9 Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-09-08 | £91,179 |
| 3 Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-01-15 | £123,772 |
| 4 Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-07-20 | £144,073 |
| 4 Ladykirk Way, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2007-07-20 | £157,291 |
NE23 8DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconhill Community Primary School Langdale Drive , Beacon Hill Grange NE23 8EH | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Doddington Drive , NE23 6DF | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,493 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 | 3,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelaw Middle School Highburn , NE23 6BW | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 810 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa | 1f Westmorland Retail Park, Cramlington | 634 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Cramlington | 1b Westmorland Retail Park, Cramlington | 634 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Station Road, Cramlington | 782 yd | |
| Concordia Leisure Centre | Forum Way, Cramlington | 792 yd | |
| Cramlington Hub | Forum Way, Cramlington | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Manor | Forum Way, Cramlington | 861 yd | |
| The Seven Oaks | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice Pizza | 26a Kielder Avenue, Cramlington | 785 yd | |
| Subway | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 861 yd | |
| Hungry Hut | Bassington Lane, Cramlington | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1a Westmorland Retail Park, Cramlington | 634 yd | |
| B & M | Forum Way, Cramlington | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Leisure Centre Forum Way | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Nelson Miners Welfare (Closed) Nelson Avenue | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Blueprint Health And Fitness HUBBWAY BUSINESS CENTRE HUBBWAY BUSINESS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Central Park Norwich Way | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.