Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE22 postcode area.

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Population

18,481

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE22's 62% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £278k. Property prices are trending up 30.4% year-on-year.

home £278,918 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE22 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 512 active and 92 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE22 (17%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE22 are around £278k, up 30.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE22 at 354 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2379
Anti-social behaviour1313
Shoplifting654
Criminal damage and arson646
Public order533

school Local Schools

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Bedlington West End Primary School

Good252 pupils
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Bedlington Station Primary School

Good232 pupils
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Stead Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Good311 pupils
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Meadowdale Academy

Good242 pupils
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Good1152 pupils
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Bedlington Academy

Good796 pupils
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Chisholm Bookmakers
  • Chahals Off Licence
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Sun Inn
  • The Wharton Arms
  • Astons Late Bar
  • Bank Top Hotel
  • Bedlington Cricket Club
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Ashianna
  • Expresso Slots
  • Grays Cafe Bar
  • Heaven & Earth
  • La Torre
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-operative Food
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons
  • North Eastern Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Ajwaa Cuisine
  • Bedlington Tandoori
  • Benny Blue's
  • Best Bite
  • Big Mamma's
  • + 18 more