NE22 5BS is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from West End in Bedlington. Administratively it sits within Bedlington Central ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE22 5BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE22 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00140039 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE22 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE22 5BS.
321
48
£ 33,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE22 5BS 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 5BS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE22 5BS. The average age is 48.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE22 5BS is moderate at 67 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 WY3720.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.3 km
- D&J Lynn & Son0.3 km
- Glentons Bakery0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Astons Late Bar0.3 km
- Bedlington Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Bedlington Terriers FC0.5 km
- Bedlingtonshire Golf Club0.8 km
- Mood Bar & Steak House0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ashianna0.3 km
- Grays Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Heaven & Earth0.1 km
- Lairds House0.3 km
- Ristorante Verdi0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chinchilla Pizzeria0.2 km
- Panda Inn0.5 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Best Bite0.2 km
- Bombay Nights0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.7 km
- Pegswood6.3 km
- Morpeth6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.0 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Front Street West0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE225BS · Data under Open Government Licence