Millfield is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 5EA is located in the Bedlington Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Millfield, Bedlington, NE22 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 5EF, NE22 5SA, NE22 5EJ, NE22 5EE, NE22 5DZ, NE22 5SE, NE22 5DY, NE22 5EG, NE22 5TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE22 5EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 24.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 58.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NE22 5EA this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 40.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millfield was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millfield has the 24th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Millfield, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2020-09-22 | £145,814 |
| 82 Millfield, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2020-07-15 | £153,738 |
| 71 Millfield, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-12-09 | £108,944 |
| 82 Millfield, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-12-12 | £163,279 |
| 73 Millfield, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-02-14 | £102,925 |
NE22 5EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE22 5EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,246 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 | 5,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Torre | Millfield Court, Bedlington | 347 yd | |
| One Dining - The Sarnie Shop | 64 Front Street East, Bedlington | 422 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 541 yd | |
| Ristorante Verdi | 3 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 541 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | Front Street East, Bedlington | 359 yd | |
| Northumberland Arms | 112 Front Street East, Bedlington | 497 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 25 Front Street West, Bedlington | 550 yd | |
| Mood Steakhouse | 8 Market Place, Bedlington | 583 yd | |
| Bedlington Social Club | Market Place, Bedlington | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla Pizzeria | 84 Front Street East, Bedlington | 422 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 46 Front Street East, Bedlington | 422 yd | |
| Best Bite | 48 Front Street East, Bedlington | 422 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese | 96 Front Street East, Bedlington | 497 yd | |
| Pisa Pizzeria | 20 Market Place, Bedlington | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd | golf | 638 yd |
| Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.56 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.