Cramlington

Also known as Cramlington, Northumberland

Cramlington is a new town and civil parish in Northumberland. It is north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The name suggests a probable founding by the Danes or Anglo-Saxons.

Key facts

UK place.dial_code: 01670
UK place.official_name: Cramlington
UK place.label_position: top
UK place.country: England
UK place.population: 28,843
UK place.population_ref: (2021 Census ward data)
UK place.civil_parish: Cramlington
UK place.unitary_england: Northumberland
UK place.lieutenancy_england: Northumberland
UK place.region: North East England
UK place.constituency_westminster: Cramlington and Killingworth
UK place.post_town: CRAMLINGTON

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History
New town development
Local government
Estates
Recently completed or currently under construction
Economy
Industry
Retail
Healthcare
New development
Landmarks
Transport
Media
Education
Cramlington Learning Village
Religious sites
Leisure
Leisure centre
Cycle paths
Public houses
Sport
Twin towns
Notable residents
Football
Other sports
References
External links

Cramlington is a new town and civil parish in Northumberland. It is north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The name suggests a probable founding by the Danes or Anglo-Saxons.

The population was 28,843 as of 2021 census data from Northumberland County Council. It sits on the border between Northumberland and North Tyneside with the traffic interchange at Moor Farm, Annitsford, linking the two areas.