Town Pop. 28,625

Living in Cramlington: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cramlington is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 65/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the NE23 postcode district scores higher. Cramlington leads all 4. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE23 postcode district.

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Cramlington scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 867 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 756 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 275 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Shoplifting 235 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 225 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 449 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 203 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 155 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 148 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 15 within 4km
10Good1Requires Improvement
  • Beaconhill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Burnside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cragside CofE Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cramlington Hillcrest SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cramlington Learning VillageSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cramlington Northburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cramlington Shanklea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eastlea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hareside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
65
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospitalin area
Royal Victoria Infirmary6.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,557 patients per GP
4dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 688 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed3.2%Retired28.2%Student3.4%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Cramlington 0.3 mi
Seaton Delaval 2.3 mi
Newsham 2.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 10.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 103
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 204
Detached £320,000 55
Semi-detached £190,000 68
Terraced £156,000 62
Flat / Maisonette £86,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£68k £152k £239k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stannington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cramlington a nice place to live?

Cramlington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cramlington is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cramlington?

Cramlington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 2,807 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cramlington?

Among the top-rated schools in Cramlington are Beaconhill Community Primary School, Burnside Primary School and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Cramlington in total.

What are house prices like in Cramlington?

The current median house price in Cramlington is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £156,000, flat £86,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 204 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cramlington in context

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Postcode districts in Cramlington

NE23 56 ⇄

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