Millbank Road is in Bedlington and in Northumberland district. NE22 5AX is located in the Bedlington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Millbank Road, Bedlington, NE22 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 5AT, NE22 5AY, NE22 5AZ, NE22 5AU, NE22 5BB, NE22 5QL, NE22 5QN, NE22 5QX, NE22 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 5AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 40.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 42% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 37.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 26.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 10.2% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 23.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 94.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millbank Road was 158.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% higher than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millbank Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 191st highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Millbank Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-30 | £115,264 |
| 6 Millbank Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-11-16 | £140,999 |
| 20 Millbank Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-09 | £92,097 |
| 6 Millbank Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2010-02-26 | £182,654 |
| 26 Millbank Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-05-26 | £224,180 |
NE22 5AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | 3out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Dining - The Sarnie Shop | 64 Front Street East, Bedlington | 560 yd | |
| La Torre | Millfield Court, Bedlington | 575 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 651 yd | |
| Ristorante Verdi | 3 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 651 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Terriers FC 2022 C.I.C | Park Road, Bedlington | 224 yd | |
| Bedlington Cricket Club | Hirst Head, Bedlington | 342 yd | |
| Black Bull | Front Street East, Bedlington | 593 yd | |
| Northumberland Arms | 112 Front Street East, Bedlington | 629 yd | |
| Mood Steakhouse | 8 Market Place, Bedlington | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla Pizzeria | 84 Front Street East, Bedlington | 560 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 46 Front Street East, Bedlington | 560 yd | |
| Best Bite | 48 Front Street East, Bedlington | 560 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese | 96 Front Street East, Bedlington | 629 yd | |
| Brio Desserts | 13 The Oval, Bedlington | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Gallagher Park BIRTLEY CRESCENT | cycling, grass pitches | 548 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 149.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 149.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.