Netherton Lane is in Bedlington and in Northumberland district. NE22 6DZ is located in the Bedlington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherton Lane, Bedlington, NE22 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 6EA, NE22 6EU, NE22 6BY, NE22 6ES, NE22 6ET, NE22 6HB, NE22 6DE, NE22 6EP, NE22 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE22 6DZ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 44.7% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 55.3% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 | 40.4% | 41.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 35.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 36.8% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.9% | 21.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 22.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 24.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherton Lane was 474.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.6% higher than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Netherton Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 29th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Farm Netherton Lane, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-09-25 | £653,165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 4,418 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 | 1,231 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 5,453 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 | 715 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 723 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 723 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 723 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Social Club Ltd | 1a Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 481 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 518 yd | |
| Bedlington Masonic Hall | 1 Hartford Road West, Bedlington | 571 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 723 yd | |
| The Grapes | 68 Front Street West, Bedlington | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | 36 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 521 yd | |
| Moby Dick Fish & Chips | 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 521 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 521 yd | |
| Ajwaa Cuisine | 34 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 521 yd | |
| Subway | Front Street West, Bedlington | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 17 yd | |
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 726 yd | |
| Morrisons | Choppington Road, Bedlington | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| West Lea WESTLEA | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 559 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.