Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5UB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE22 5UB, 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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.

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%

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.

In the area around NE22 5UB 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Front Street West dangerous?

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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE22 5UB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Front Street West are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Northumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5UB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE22 5UB

Average Price
£149,291

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£149,353

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£54,574

Other
£180,802

Estimated Average Property Prices for Front Street West

Average Price
£203,588

Semi-Detached
£150,763

Terraced
£200,905

Detached
£188,058

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,907

Other
£296,533

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Front Street West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40A Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2025-04-29	£55,000
28 Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building	£153,300	2025-03-07	£147,994
16A Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building	£217,500	2021-12-22	£250,513
Blue Bell Inn, 34 Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building	£120,000	2019-08-22	£148,134
40B Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-09-24	£180,617

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE22 5UB

Employment

NE22 5UB 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 5UB 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB	3out of 4	252 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ	- not rated	335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE	3out of 4	663 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA	3out of 4	795 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS	3out of 4	1,696 yd	Community school	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	428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	2,587 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	3,691 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB	- not rated	1,956 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	3,384 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF	3out of 4	3,607 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	3,740 yd	Community special school	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
Grays Cafe Bar	60b Front Street West, Bedlington	7 yd
Ashianna	48 Front Street West, Bedlington	7 yd
Sweechoo	62 Front Street West, Bedlington	7 yd
Lairds House	40 Front Street West, Bedlington	13 yd
Heaven & Earth	1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington	340 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Astons Late Bar	34 Front Street West, Bedlington	7 yd
The Grapes	68 Front Street West, Bedlington	146 yd
The Sun Inn	25 Front Street West, Bedlington	184 yd
The Red Lion	Hartford Road, Bedlington	224 yd
Mood Steakhouse	8 Market Place, Bedlington	258 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pitman Pizza Co	40c Front Street West, Bedlington	7 yd
Subway	Front Street West, Bedlington	114 yd
Ocean Palace	36 Glebe Road, Bedlington	248 yd
Moby Dick Fish & Chips	26 Glebe Road, Bedlington	248 yd
Panda Inn	40 Glebe Road, Bedlington	248 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington	171 yd
Morrisons	Choppington Road, Bedlington	656 yd
Co-operative Food	Netherton Lane, Bedlington	734 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD	health and fitness suite	269 yd
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	519 yd
Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE	grass pitches	556 yd
Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT	grass pitches	618 yd
Hartlands HARTLANDS	grass pitches	757 yd
Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD	grass pitches	760 yd
Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE	grass pitches	833 yd
Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd	golf	896 yd
West Lea WESTLEA	grass pitches	1,008 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	86.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	33.3%
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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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