NE22 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Bedlington in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE22 5BU 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00140046 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE22 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE22 5BU.
255
49
£ 33,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE22 5BU has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5BU. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE22 5BU has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Stead Lane Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bedlington West End Primary School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Meadowdale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Andigee WY3720.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.7 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.7 km
- Glentons Bakery0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.7 km
- Bedlington Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.3 km
- Bedlingtonshire Golf Club1.0 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.7 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Heaven & Earth0.4 km
- Lairds House0.7 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.2 km
- Panda Inn0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Best Bite0.2 km
- Bombay Nights0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.5 km
- Pegswood6.7 km
- Morpeth7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Millfield0.0 km
- Millfield0.1 km
- Attlee Park0.3 km
- Attlee Park0.4 km
- Beech Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225BU · Data under Open Government Licence