NE22 5BG is a mixed residential area on Whitsun Avenue, 0.3km from Bedlington in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE22 5BG represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00140049 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITSUN AVENUE, NE22 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITSUN AVENUE, NE22 5BG.
390
43
£ 33,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5BG 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
NE22 5BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5BG. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,500
6 sales · Mean £ 92,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE22 5BG is moderate at 60 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
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington Station Primary School
Bedlington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Andigee WY3720.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.7 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.7 km
- Glentons Bakery0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.7 km
- Bedlington Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.1 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.5 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.7 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Heaven & Earth0.5 km
- Lairds House0.7 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.4 km
- Panda Inn0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Bedlington Tandoori0.8 km
- Best Bite0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.0 km
- Pegswood6.4 km
- Morpeth7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Allgood Terrace0.1 km
- Allgood Terrace0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Stanley Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225BG · Data under Open Government Licence