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.
NE22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE22 postcode area.
18,481
45
£ 35,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bedlington West End Primary School
Bedlington Station Primary School
Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Meadowdale Academy
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Greggs
- Slimming World Franchise
- Chahals Off Licence
- Cold Cuts Delicatessan
- Confetti Cake Co
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Sun Inn
- The Wharton Arms
- Astons Late Bar
- Bank Top Hotel
- Bedlington Cricket Club
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Ashianna
- Expresso Slots
- Grays Cafe Bar
- Heaven & Earth
- La Torre
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Ajwaa Cuisine
- Bedlington Tandoori
- Benny Blue's
- Best Bite
- Big Mamma's
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Co-operative Food
- Lidl
- Morrisons
- North Eastern Co-op
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Area Profile: NE22 · Data under Open Government Licence