Demesne Drive is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 5SL 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 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, NE22 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 5TF, NE22 5SN, NE22 5TB, NE22 6HZ, NE22 5TA, NE22 6BX, NE22 5SJ, NE22 5SW, NE22 6JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE22 5SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.5% | 64.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 34.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 24.2% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.9% | 18.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 25.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Demesne Drive was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Demesne Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 397th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-07-05 | £197,964 |
| 8 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2023-03-22 | £211,382 |
| 8 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-04-21 | £191,354 |
| 9 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-09-09 | £188,103 |
| 6 Demesne Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2014-12-11 | £209,733 |
NE22 5SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,899 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lairds House | 40 Front Street West, Bedlington | 452 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 458 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 458 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 458 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Masonic Hall | 1 Hartford Road West, Bedlington | 331 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 25 Front Street West, Bedlington | 429 yd | |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 449 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 449 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Front Street West, Bedlington | 385 yd | |
| The Pitman Pizza Co | 40c Front Street West, Bedlington | 458 yd | |
| Pisa Pizzeria | 20 Market Place, Bedlington | 533 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese | 96 Front Street East, Bedlington | 560 yd | |
| Chinchilla Pizzeria | 84 Front Street East, Bedlington | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 623 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd | golf | 447 yd |
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| West Lea WESTLEA | grass pitches | 970 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.