Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

LILY AVENUE, NE22 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILY AVENUE, NE22 5BB.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE22 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, NE22 5BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

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

NE22 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lily Avenue, 0.4km 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £64k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.3% 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00140065 (shared with 6 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 5BB. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 71,625

1 sales · Mean £ 71,625

Flat

£ 58,530

8 sales · Mean £ 58,682

Terraced

£ 35,500

2 sales · Mean £ 35,500

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

Crime around NE22 5BB is moderate at 69 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 offences84
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Good311 pupils0.3 km
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Stead Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Bedlington West End Primary School

Good252 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Good1152 pupils1.3 km
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Meadowdale Academy

Good242 pupils1.5 km
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Bedlington Academy

Good796 pupils1.6 km
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Bedlington Station Primary School

Good232 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Andigee WY3720.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
  • D&J Lynn & Son0.8 km
  • Glentons Bakery0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Astons Late Bar0.8 km
  • Bedlington Terriers FC0.1 km
  • Mood Bar & Steak House0.6 km
  • The Grapes0.7 km
  • The Sun Inn0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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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
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chinchilla Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Panda Inn1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bedlington Tandoori0.8 km
  • Best Bite0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington4.8 km
  • Pegswood6.5 km
  • Morpeth7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Allgood Terrace0.2 km
  • Allgood Terrace0.2 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Stanley Grove0.3 km