Melling Road Cramlington, Northumberland
48 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE23), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 3204766.
- Sales: 51 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 10, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 12 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cramlington, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westfield Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Cramlington, about 270 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 115 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £138,250 | £94,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £61,500 | £61,500 | £61,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £127,500 | £63,500 | £144,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £170,000 | £90,000 | £170,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £145,000 | £120,000 | £170,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | 14 NE23 6AP | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 13 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £162,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2024 | 34 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £114,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 40 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 25 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 25 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2021 | 14 NE23 6AP | Terraced | £193,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 34 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 30 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £61,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Aug 2017 | 2 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 17 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 17 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £163,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 27 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 9 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2013 | 52 NE23 6AS | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2013 | 19 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 36 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £63,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2011 | 37 NE23 6AS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2011 | 37 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2011 | 36 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 9 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jan 2010 | 2 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 11 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 40 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 19 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 44 NE23 6AS | Semi-detached | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2006 | 27 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 40 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 30 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £98,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 5 NE23 6AP | Terraced | £24,750 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 5 NE23 6AP | Terraced | £24,750 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 25 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 37 NE23 6AS | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2003 | 26 NE23 6AR | Flat or maisonette | £71,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2003 | 4 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £120,950 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 33 NE23 6AR | Detached | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 18 NE23 6AP | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 12 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £76,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 1 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 25 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2000 | 41 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 7 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 7 NE23 6AR | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 42 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 42 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 11 NE23 6AR | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 8 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 12 NE23 6AP | Semi-detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 1998 | 46 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £53,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 1998 | 46 NE23 6AS | Terraced | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); Flat (7); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (18); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
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 (57% of about 820 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)
- The Salmon Inn, East Ord, Berwick-Upon-Tweed: up to 7 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Beacon Farm Care Centre, Beacon Lane, Cramlington: up to 8 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land north of Bassington Avenue, Cramlington: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 6AR | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| NE23 6AP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE23 6AS | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE23 6AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 6AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 6AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 6AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 6AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westmorland Way Cramlington | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Cramlington | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 330 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Dudley Court Manor Walks Shopping Centre Lloyds Bank | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westfield Park 8.0 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burdon and Arcot Avenue Allotments 8,390 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewall Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| White Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Seghill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Princess Royal Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Down Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 43 |
5 of the street's 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hareside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 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 Learning Village | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville Court NE23 6UJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Concordia Leisure Centre NE23 6YB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Cramlington Hub NE23 6YB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Lord of the Manor NE23 6YD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Subway NE23 6YD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| B&M NE23 6YD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| McDonald's NE23 6YD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's NE23 6YD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Vue Cinema Cramlington NE23 6YD | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa NE23 6UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods NE23 6UY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Cramlington NE23 6UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| TK Maxx Cramlington NE23 6UY | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Next Retail NE23 6UY | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Coltello Lounge NE23 6UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (92); On or near Minting Place (9); On or near Malden Close (6); On or near Mainstone Close (4); On or near Melling Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 49% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 5 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 6AR: 22 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- NE23 6AP: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- NE23 6AS: 10 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- NE23 6AY: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Malden Close · Westmorland Way · Minting Place · Mainstone Close · Westmorland Retail Park · Manningford Close
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.