Hartford Road is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 6AE is located in the Bedlington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartford Road, Bedlington, NE22 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE22 6AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 48% | 54.2% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 52% | 45.8% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 6AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 26.2% | 19% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 63.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46% | 49.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.2% | 22.6% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 36.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 79.7% | 84% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 91.1% | 93.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartford Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hartford Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 444th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kielder House Hartford Home Farm Hartford Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2022-10-10 | £337,100 |
| Bamburgh Cottage Hartford Home Farm Hartford Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-04-28 | £328,435 |
| Kielder House Hartford Home Farm Hartford Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-03-18 | £319,751 |
| Bamburgh Cottage Hartford Home Farm Hartford Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2015-05-19 | £311,549 |
| Chillingham Cottage Hartford Home Farm Hartford Road, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2011-07-28 | £388,589 |
NE22 6AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE22 6AE 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 6AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 2out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Middle School Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Middle School Northumbrian Road , Parkside Grange NE23 1GF | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Parkside Middle School , NE23 1DN | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Junior High School Albert Road , NE22 7HJ | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard House School Blue House Farm Road , Bedlington NE22 6BB | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azure College McCallum House , Kielder Avenue NE23 8JT | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey Wood Country Park | Shields Road, Hartford Bridge | 597 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.