Castleton Close Cramlington, Northumberland
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE23), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3201765.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £262,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 D; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cramlington, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Cramlington, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £262,000 | £262,000 | £262,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2015 | 6 NE23 3YS | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 5 NE23 3YS | Detached | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2001 | 6 NE23 3YS | Detached | £114,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 6 NE23 3YS | Detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 122 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 D (31% of about 490 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 3YS | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE23 3YU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 45 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 3YS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 3YU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crow Hall Lane north end Northburn | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Cramlington | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brockwell Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cramlington Dental Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Dudley Court Manor Walks Shopping Centre Lloyds Bank | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,420 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Blagdon Crescent Allotments 3,370 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Acornbank Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Seghill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozy Cottage NE23 1LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Northburn First School NE23 3QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Northburn Primary School NE23 3QS | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cheadle Avenue (5); On or near Windsor Court (2); On or near Whitehill Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Cheadle Avenue · Carlby Way · Colbury Close · Hartside Crescent · Carmel Grove · Hilton Close · Windsor Court · Woburn Close · A1171 · Heswall Road · Whitehill Road · Hauxley Drive
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.