Baker Road Cramlington, Northumberland
89 addresses across 5 postcodes (NE23), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 3235007.
- Flood: 29 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 7% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cramlington, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westfield Park, is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 89 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Cramlington, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2024 | 14, EASTER PARK NE23 1WQ | Other | £317,350 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2019 | GREENLAY (GRASS MACHINERY) LTD NE23 1WL | Other | £640,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 9, EASTER PARK NE23 1WQ | Other | £264,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 8, EASTER PARK NE23 1WQ | Other | £248,400 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 11, EASTER PARK NE23 1WQ | Other | £375,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (34% of about 1,770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land north of Bassington Avenue, Cramlington: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 17 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 1WQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE23 1XA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE23 1WL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE23 1BB | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE23 1WE | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 13 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 89 addresses are between 55 m and 68 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 1BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 1WE | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| NE23 1WL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 1WQ | 100% | 49% | 49% | 0% |
| NE23 1XA | 100% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Road Cramlington Industrial Est | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Cramlington | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Simpill LTD | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Dudley Court Manor Walks Shopping Centre Lloyds Bank | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Westfield Park 8.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blagdon Crescent Allotments 3,370 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewall Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Moor Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Hartford Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Down Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Byre Dene | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Grove Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 59 | 84 |
30 of the street's 89 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconhill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper & Willow Ltd T/A Disturbia NE23 1WQ | Distributors/Transporters | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Al's Diner NE23 1WE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs NE23 1WE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| GB Events Ice Cream Ltd NE23 1WF | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Mr Whippy Newcastle NE23 1WF | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Not Just a Print Ltd NE23 1WB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE23 1WQ: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- NE23 1XA: 33 addresses
- NE23 1WL: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- NE23 1BB: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- NE23 1WE: 1 address of 73 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nelson Road · Moorland Way · South Nelson Road
All the streets in NE23 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.