Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

VICARAGE GARDENS, NE22 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, NE22 5AF.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour56
Shoplifting36
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Good311 pupils0.1 km
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Bedlington West End Primary School

Good252 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Good1152 pupils0.9 km
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Stead Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Meadowdale Academy

Good242 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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