Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

KNOX ROAD, NE22 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOX ROAD, NE22 5AS.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE22 5AS 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in NE22 5AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NE22 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knox 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 5AS 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00140066 (shared with 4 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 5AS. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 125,500

7 sales · Mean £ 125,642

Terraced

£ 104,000

2 sales · Mean £ 104,000

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

NE22 5AS has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Stead Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Good311 pupils0.5 km
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Bedlington Academy

Good796 pupils1.4 km
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Bedlington West End Primary School

Good252 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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Bedlington Station Primary School

Good232 pupils1.4 km
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Good1152 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Confetti Cake Co0.6 km
  • Singh News0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • Andigee WY3720.6 km
  • Glentons Bakery0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Northumberland Arms0.7 km
  • Bedlington Terriers FC0.3 km
  • Mood Bar & Steak House0.8 km
  • The Grapes0.9 km
  • The Sun Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • La Torre0.6 km
  • One Dining - The Sarnie Shop0.6 km
  • The Cake Cavern0.6 km
  • Heaven & Earth0.7 km
  • Ristorante Verdi0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bedlington Tandoori0.6 km
  • Best Bite0.6 km
  • Bombay Nights0.6 km
  • Golden City Chinese0.7 km
  • Pisa Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington4.9 km
  • Pegswood6.7 km
  • Morpeth7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanley Grove0.2 km
  • Stanley Grove0.2 km
  • Bedlington Terrier0.3 km
  • Allgood Terrace0.3 km
  • Bedlington Terrier0.3 km