Whernside Place Cramlington, Northumberland
43 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE23), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3202765.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £177,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 10, E: 3).
- Flood: 7 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Medical Group, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £177,250 | £168,000 | £186,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £262,500 | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £152,475 | £134,950 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £145,750 | £140,000 | £151,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £138,500 | £132,000 | £145,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | 36 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 5 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £186,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 25 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £184,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Feb 2023 | 6 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2022 | 1 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 31 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £134,950 | |
| 21 Jan 2019 | 2 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 2 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2018 | 15 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £151,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 22 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 20 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 23 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 6 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 4 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £132,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2013 | 27 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 16 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2008 | 9 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 33 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £169,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 33 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £169,000 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 12 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £114,959 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 17 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £118,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 17 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £118,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2002 | 10 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £84,950 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 10 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2001 | 17 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2000 | 29 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £62,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2000 | 29 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £64,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 1999 | 1 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £64,950 | |
| 21 Jul 1999 | 1 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £64,950 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 1998 | 12 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £52,950 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 1998 | 15 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 1998 | 15 NE23 6PG | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 1996 | 22 NE23 6PG | Semi-detached | £44,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (11); House, semi-detached (9). Built: 1967-1975 (16); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1, Whernside Place
- 2, Whernside Place
- 4, Whernside Place
- 6, Whernside Place
- 7, Whernside Place
- 9, Whernside Place
- 11, Whernside Place
- 12, Whernside Place
- 15, Whernside Place
- 16, Whernside Place
- 22, Whernside Place
- 23, Whernside Place
- 27, Whernside Place
- 31, Whernside Place
- 32, Whernside Place
- 40, Whernside Place
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 (47% of about 660 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 9 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 6PG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 8 | unlikely |
| NE23 6NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 55 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 6NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE23 6PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Annitsford Church Southfield | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Medical Group | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumbria Way Pharmacy & Clinic | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rivenhall Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mtcs Group T/A Nisa Local, Southfield Green Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Park 9.3 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 530 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seghill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| East Cramlington Pond | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| White Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Rook Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Camperdown | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 40 | 43 |
3 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | 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 |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cramlington Learning Village | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 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 |
| Hareside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fordley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragside C of E Cont Primary School NE23 6LW | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Nisa Local NE23 6YA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Chick Pizz NE23 6YA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Benedictine Catholic Club NE23 6YA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Red Naga NE23 6YA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Kids Planet Southfield NE23 6XD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whernside Place (10); On or near Windburgh Drive (10); On or near Gunnerton Close (4); On or near Westloch Road (4); On or near Walkerburn (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Windermere Close · Waverton Close · Winster Place · Westloch Road · Windburgh Drive · Wedder Law · Glencoe Avenue · Gainsborough Place · Walkerburn · Wasdale Close · Gunnerton Close · Waterbeck 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.