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NE23 7DB

Wardle Drive

Camperdown

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Detailed insights for NE23 7DB

Overview

Postcode NE23 7DB is located in a major urban area, within the Camperdown ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Fordley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fordley is £41,651 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Fordley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Fordley has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Fordley is £41,651 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE23 7DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordley near NE23 7DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
7,859.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.22(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.28(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(-36%)
Other crime
6.65(+79%)
Other theft
5.98(0%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
98.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.75%
African
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
25.13%
Level 3 (A level)
44
22.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
53.91%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.48%
Owns outright
16
13.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.83%
Other social rented
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Camperdown

Median price£189,975
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £262K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 (about £220 per square foot) in Camperdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camperdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£325,000£280
Semi-Detached50£180,000£215
Terraced45£150,000£181
Flats18£116,501£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camperdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camperdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,500£83,975£130,000£98,475
2017£293,395£99,950£139,498£98,725
2018£309,995£88,000£147,495£137,495
2019£324,995£97,750£149,250£98,750
2020£309,995£86,000£159,998£126,000
2021£319,995£101,500£170,998£117,500
2022£385,995£92,000£168,000£130,000
2023£379,995£98,000£180,000£118,000
2024£311,000£101,000£172,500£155,000
2025£319,995£115,001£190,000£160,000
2026£347,500£118,000£162,475£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camperdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camperdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£129£178£148
2017£223£163£175£143
2018£224£130£185£207
2019£237£150£178£131
2020£251£124£201£160
2021£265£152£204£167
2022£283£144£200£162
2023£283£146£209£156
2024£274£160£201£184
2025£280£170£229£199
2026£279£166£206£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camperdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camperdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE23 7DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE23 7DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202638, Hudson Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 7DATerracedFreehold£130,000
26 Mar 202526, Hudson Avenue, Cramlington, NE23 7DATerracedFreehold£120,000
14 Nov 202527, Annitsford Drive, Cramlington, NE23 7BXFlatsFreehold£123,000
04 Aug 202535, Annitsford Drive, Cramlington, NE23 7BXTerracedFreehold£120,000
04 Apr 202537, Annitsford Drive, Cramlington, NE23 7BXTerracedFreehold£103,000

Schools

In the NE23 7DB postcode area, located within Fordley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE23 7DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFordley Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.9 miPrimaryCragside CofE Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBurradon Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE23 7DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE23 7DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMore LocalFront Street, North Tyneside, NE23 7RQWalking directions to More Local
0.2 miHenry CooperBurradon Road, North Tyneside, NE23 7BDWalking directions to Henry Cooper
0.3 miLifestyle Express83 Fern Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miDudley Supermarket2-3 Grieves Row, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7ADWalking directions to Dudley Supermarket
0.4 miOne StopWest View, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7ADWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE23 7DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Henry Uren

Camperdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
WardCamperdownE05015867
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FordleyE02001739
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 002BE01008480
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE23 7DB

Is NE23 7DB (Fordley) safe?

The area around NE23 7DB records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE23 7DB?

The median sale price around NE23 7DB in Fordley is £189,975 (about £220 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE23 7DB?

There are 3 schools close to NE23 7DB, including Fordley Primary School (Outstanding), Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School (Good) and Burradon Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE23 7DB?

NE23 7DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,476 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE23 7DB (Fordley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE23 7DB is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Henry Uren (Reform UK).