Bellingham Court, Bedlington, NE22 5QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE22 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	49.6%	-1.5%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	48.9%	50.4%	1.5%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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 5QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	28.2%	31%	2.8%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	52%	-3.3%	44.2%	7.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.5%	11.2%	-0.3%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	4.6%	3.6%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	32.3%	30.8%	-1.5%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	12.5%	14.2%	1.7%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	4.2%	2.8%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.2%	11.2%	-6.0%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	11.5%	0.8%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	17.3%	-1.8%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.8%	3.5%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	18.5%	2.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	28.6%	31.2%	2.6%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Indian	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	95.4%	-4.0%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	98.7%	96.4%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	96.4%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Sikh	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Bellingham Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bellingham Court was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bellingham Court has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 366th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE22 5QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bellingham Court are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bellingham Court, Bedlington, NE22 5QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE22 5QS

Average Price
£520,711

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£520,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bellingham Court

Average Price
£520,997

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£520,997

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bellingham CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Bellingham Court, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£369,000	2014-12-05	£550,731
3 Bellingham Court, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2007-10-04	£486,222
3 Bellingham Court, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£297,500	2004-12-03	£476,523
4 Bellingham Court, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2000-02-18	£569,027
2 Bellingham Court, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, a newly built property	£149,950	1999-08-27	£539,623

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE22 5QS

Employment

NE22 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	11
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	15
Education	15
Manufacturing	14
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Mining and quarrying	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	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	379 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS	3out of 4	852 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ	- not rated	1,176 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA	3out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	1,228 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	1,732 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	2,986 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	5,423 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	3out of 4	4,967 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	2,613 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB	- not rated	2,711 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	3,579 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF	3out of 4	4,404 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Dining - The Sarnie Shop	64 Front Street East, Bedlington	561 yd
Heaven & Earth	1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington	576 yd
Ristorante Verdi	3 Vulcan Place, Bedlington	576 yd
La Torre	Millfield Court, Bedlington	644 yd
Grays Cafe Bar	60b Front Street West, Bedlington	857 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bedlington Cricket Club	Hirst Head, Bedlington	144 yd
Bedlington Terriers FC 2022 C.I.C	Park Road, Bedlington	254 yd
Northumberland Arms	112 Front Street East, Bedlington	574 yd
Black Bull	Front Street East, Bedlington	616 yd
Mood Steakhouse	8 Market Place, Bedlington	627 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinchilla Pizzeria	84 Front Street East, Bedlington	561 yd
Bombay Nights	46 Front Street East, Bedlington	561 yd
Best Bite	48 Front Street East, Bedlington	561 yd
Golden City Chinese	96 Front Street East, Bedlington	574 yd
Pisa Pizzeria	20 Market Place, Bedlington	627 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington		807 yd
Morrisons	Choppington Road, Bedlington		990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD	grass pitches	251 yd
Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT	grass pitches	269 yd
Gallagher Park BIRTLEY CRESCENT	cycling, grass pitches	406 yd
Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE	grass pitches	418 yd
Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.