Front Street West is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 5TT 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 Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 5UA, NE22 5TX, NE22 5TN, NE22 5SY, NE22 5UB, NE22 5DN, NE22 5SR, NE22 5ST, NE22 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE22 5TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 58.9% | 55.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 41.1% | 44.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 16% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
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 (57.1%) 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 | 29.7% | 27.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -21.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 29.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 31.8% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 19.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 5TT this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 32.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street West was 184.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% higher than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street West has the 15th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 158th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baedling Manor Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £1,198,496 | 2021-11-08 | £1,327,090 |
| Demesne Farm Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-15 | £221,010 |
| Demesne Farm Cottage Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-11-15 | £55,451 |
| 25 Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-09-20 | £124,188 |
| Berkswych Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2000-08-09 | £337,229 |
NE22 5TT 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 5TT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 148 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,557 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,517 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 | 2,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 176 yd | |
| Ristorante Verdi | 3 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 176 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 184 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 184 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | 25 Front Street West, Bedlington | 9 yd | |
| The Grapes | 68 Front Street West, Bedlington | 78 yd | |
| Mood Steakhouse | 8 Market Place, Bedlington | 109 yd | |
| Bedlington Social Club | Market Place, Bedlington | 109 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisa Pizzeria | 20 Market Place, Bedlington | 109 yd | |
| The Pitman Pizza Co | 40c Front Street West, Bedlington | 184 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese | 96 Front Street East, Bedlington | 211 yd | |
| Subway | Front Street West, Bedlington | 256 yd | |
| Chinchilla Pizzeria | 84 Front Street East, Bedlington | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 288 yd | |
| Morrisons | Choppington Road, Bedlington | 770 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd | golf | 877 yd |
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Gallagher Park BIRTLEY CRESCENT | cycling, grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.