Postcode report
NE23 3JU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE23 3JU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE23 3JU is a postcode in Cramlington North West, Northumberland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE23 3JU, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE23 3JU are safety and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE23 3JU is based on Northumberland 029 Census 2021. It covers 9,265 residents, 588 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 34% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NE23 3JU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £165k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE23 3JU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE23 3JU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE23 3JU
Is NE23 3JU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE23 3JU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE23 3JU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE23 3JU?
LocaleIQ matched NE23 3JU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE23 3JU?
The latest median sold price is £165k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE23 3JU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.