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NE23 7RJ

Crofters Close

Camperdown

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Detailed insights for NE23 7RJ

Overview

Postcode NE23 7RJ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Cramlington, about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Fordley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fordley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 7RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Cramlington located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
1,997.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.14(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.95(-61%)
Public order
5.43(-34%)
Burglary
3.4(-24%)
Vehicle crime
2.72(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
95.52%
Other White
8
2.39%
Indian
3
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.9%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
32.76%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.83%
No qualifications
32
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
51.11%
Owns outright
55
40.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.48%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE23 7RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE23 7RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202511, Crofters Close, Cramlington, NE23 7RJDetachedFreehold£225,000
15 Apr 202620, Cloverhill Close, Cramlington, NE23 7UATerracedFreehold£130,000
22 Aug 202527, Cloverhill Close, Cramlington, NE23 7UATerracedFreehold£69,500
30 May 202534, Primrose Close, Cramlington, NE23 7UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,000
05 Jun 202615, Woodcroft Close, Cramlington, NE23 7UFTerracedFreehold£106,000

Schools

In the NE23 7RJ postcode area, located within Fordley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryCragside CofE Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE23 7RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE23 7RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDudley Supermarket2-3 Grieves Row, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7ADWalking directions to Dudley Supermarket
0.3 miOne StopWest View, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLifestyle Express83 Fern Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miPhilips NewsMarket Street, North Tyneside, NE23 7HRWalking directions to Philips News
0.4 miMore LocalFront Street, North Tyneside, NE23 7RQWalking directions to More Local

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 7RJ, 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 002EE01008583
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE23 7RJ

Is NE23 7RJ (Fordley) safe?

The area around NE23 7RJ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7RJ?

The median sale price around NE23 7RJ 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 7RJ?

There are 2 schools close to NE23 7RJ, including Fordley Primary School (Outstanding) and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE23 7RJ?

NE23 7RJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE23 7RJ 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).