Living in NE23, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE23 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE23
111 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £148,000 and a range from £25,000 to £1,425,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 MONKSIDE, NE23 6JT | terraced | £92,500 | 2026-05-14 |
| 27 ALEXANDRA WAY, NE23 6EA | flat-maisonette | £45,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 2 DALTON CLOSE, NE23 6DW | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 39 CHIRNSIDE, NE23 6LQ | flat-maisonette | £40,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| 16 ALEXANDRA CHASE, NE23 6AA | semi-detached | £184,950 | 2026-03-27 |
| 11 CHIPCHASE AVENUE, NE23 6TS | semi-detached | £149,000 | 2026-03-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
19 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Seghill First School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Cramlington Village Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.0 mi |
| Hareside Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Cramlington Learning Village | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
14 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.2% |
| Professional occupations | 12.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
146 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE23
What is the average house price in NE23?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE23?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE23?
The median of 111 recorded sales around central NE23 in the last 2 years is £148,000, ranging from £25,000 to £1,425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE23?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE23, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE23?
146 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE23 at risk of flooding?
Central NE23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £148,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 146 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE23 safe?
146 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE23 or NE13, NE23 or NE22, NE23 or NE24.
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