NE22 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beatty Road, 0.5km from Bedlington in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington East ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE22 5AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00140066 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATTY ROAD, NE22 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATTY ROAD, NE22 5AR.
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£ 33,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, NE22 5AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5AR. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE22 5AR has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington West End Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington Academy
Bedlington Station Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Andigee WY3720.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.9 km
- Glentons Bakery0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.9 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.2 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.6 km
- The Grapes0.7 km
- The Sun Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.9 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Heaven & Earth0.6 km
- Lairds House0.9 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.4 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bedlington Tandoori0.8 km
- Best Bite0.4 km
- Bombay Nights0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.7 km
- Pegswood6.6 km
- Morpeth7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Allgood Terrace0.3 km
- Allgood Terrace0.3 km
- Millfield0.3 km
- Millfield0.4 km
- Stanley Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225AR · Data under Open Government Licence