NE22 5DW is a mixed residential area on Vulcan Place, 0.4km from West End in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00140037 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VULCAN PLACE, NE22 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VULCAN PLACE, NE22 5DW.
333
59
£ 42,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, NE22 5DW is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5DW. The average age is 59.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE22 5DW is moderate at 86 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
Bedlington West End Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Meadowdale Academy
Stead Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Andigee WY3720.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.4 km
- Glentons Bakery0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.4 km
- Bedlington Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.4 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.2 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.4 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Heaven & Earth0.2 km
- Lairds House0.4 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.3 km
- Panda Inn0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Best Bite0.3 km
- Bombay Nights0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.9 km
- Pegswood6.1 km
- Morpeth6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Bedlington Opp Lidl0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225DW · Data under Open Government Licence