Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BELLS PLACE, NE22 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLS PLACE, NE22 5AQ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE22 5AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NE22 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE22 5AQ is a mixed residential area on Bells Place, 0.6km from West End in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

For families considering a move, NE22 5AQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00140039 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5AQ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around NE22 5AQ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting31
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Good311 pupils0.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Bedlington West End Primary School

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Good1152 pupils1.0 km
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Stead Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Meadowdale Academy

Good242 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Andigee WY3720.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.5 km
  • D&J Lynn & Son0.5 km
  • Glentons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Astons Late Bar0.5 km
  • Bedlington Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Bedlington Terriers FC0.3 km
  • Bedlingtonshire Golf Club0.9 km
  • Mood Bar & Steak House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Ashianna0.5 km
  • Grays Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Heaven & Earth0.2 km
  • Lairds House0.5 km
  • Ristorante Verdi0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chinchilla Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Panda Inn0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Best Bite0.1 km
  • Bombay Nights0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington4.6 km
  • Pegswood6.5 km
  • Morpeth7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Millfield0.2 km
  • Millfield0.2 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km