NE22 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seaton Avenue, 0.3km from Bedlington in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington East ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
Within the NE22 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00140065 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEATON AVENUE, NE22 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEATON AVENUE, NE22 5AY.
205
43
£ 33,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, NE22 5AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £99k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5AY. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 41,000
5 sales · Mean £ 41,400
Terraced
£ 109,750
6 sales · Mean £ 108,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE22 5AY is moderate at 52 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.
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 Station Primary School
Bedlington Academy
Meadowdale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Andigee WY3720.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.8 km
- Glentons Bakery0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.8 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- Ashianna0.8 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Heaven & Earth0.5 km
- Lairds House0.8 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.5 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bedlington Tandoori0.7 km
- Best Bite0.5 km
- Bombay Nights0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.9 km
- Pegswood6.5 km
- Morpeth7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Allgood Terrace0.1 km
- Allgood Terrace0.1 km
- Stanley Grove0.2 km
- Stanley Grove0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225AY · Data under Open Government Licence