NE22 5AF is a mixed residential area on Vicarage Gardens, 0.4km from West End in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE22 5AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00140040 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE GARDENS, NE22 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, NE22 5AF.
255
51
£ 42,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5AF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE22 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5AF. The average age is 50.6. 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: 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 2026-02)
Crime around NE22 5AF is moderate at 73 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
Stead Lane Primary School
Meadowdale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Andigee WY3720.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.4 km
- Glentons Bakery0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.4 km
- Bedlington Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.3 km
- Bedlingtonshire Golf Club0.9 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.4 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Heaven & Earth0.1 km
- Lairds House0.4 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.1 km
- Panda Inn0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Best Bite0.1 km
- Bombay Nights0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.7 km
- Pegswood6.4 km
- Morpeth6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Millfield0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225AF · Data under Open Government Licence