NE22 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millbank Place, 0.4km from Bedlington in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington East ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE22 5AU has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% 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 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00140065 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLBANK PLACE, NE22 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLBANK PLACE, NE22 5AU.
205
43
£ 33,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, NE22 5AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £97k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 93,750
8 sales · Mean £ 89,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE22 5AU 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
Bedlington West End Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bedlington Academy
Bedlington Station Primary School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Confetti Cake Co0.6 km
- Singh News0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Andigee WY3720.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Northumberland Arms0.6 km
- Astons Late Bar1.0 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.3 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.7 km
- The Grapes0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- La Torre0.5 km
- One Dining - The Sarnie Shop0.6 km
- The Cake Cavern0.6 km
- Ashianna1.0 km
- Grays Cafe Bar1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bedlington Tandoori0.6 km
- Best Bite0.6 km
- Bombay Nights0.6 km
- Golden City Chinese0.6 km
- Pisa Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.9 km
- Pegswood6.6 km
- Morpeth7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Grove0.2 km
- Stanley Grove0.2 km
- Allgood Terrace0.2 km
- Allgood Terrace0.2 km
- Bedlington Terrier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225AU · Data under Open Government Licence