Skipton Close Cramlington, Northumberland
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE23), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3203768.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £207,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 E; 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Medical Group, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £121,950 | £28,000 | £124,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £84,500 | £84,500 | £84,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £79,500 | £79,500 | £79,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2015 | 2 NE23 3LU | Detached | £207,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2008 | 5 NE23 3LU | Detached | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2007 | 1 NE23 3LU | Semi-detached | £221,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2004 | 6 NE23 3LU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 5 NE23 3LU | Detached | £28,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 6 NE23 3LU | Detached | £124,950 | |
| 6 Mar 2002 | 1 NE23 3LU | Detached | £121,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 5 NE23 3LU | Detached | £84,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 5 NE23 3LU | Detached | £79,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 1996 | 5 NE23 3LU | Detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 1 NE23 3LU | Detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 E (31% of about 540 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 3LU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE23 3ST | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE23 3LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 39 m and 40 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 3LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 3ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastlea School Shankhouse | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Medical Group | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brockwell Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cramlington Dental Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Dudley Court Manor Walks Shopping Centre Lloyds Bank | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,420 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,420 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horton Dean | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Acornbank Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Hartford Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Seghill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Northburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cramlington Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Primary School NE23 3ST | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Brainkind NE23 1XX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Northlea Court Care Home NE23 1XX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Home Bargains NE23 1XZ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Brockwell Pharmacy NE23 1XZ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| VanillaBlack NE23 1XZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Lotus House Chinese Take Away NE23 1XZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Brockwell Fish & Chips NE23 1XZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco NE23 1XZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Dhamaka Cramlington NE23 1XZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Papa Johns NE23 1XZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Brockwell Seam NE23 1XZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silverdale Road (4); On or near Selby Close (3); On or near Sefton Court (3); On or near Silkwood Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
- NE23 3LU: 6 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- NE23 3ST: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- NE23 3LW: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Selby Close · Selkirk Grove · Silkwood Close · Silverdale Road · Sandford Avenue · Sheldon Grove · Sefton Court · Durham Road · Lincoln Road · Lyndale · Plaistow Way · Annfield 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.