The Wynding is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 6HW 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 The Wynding, Bedlington, NE22 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 6HH, NE22 6LD, NE22 6HN, NE22 6HT, NE22 6LF, NE22 6HL, NE22 6EY, NE22 6EH, NE22 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 6HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.1% 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 | 22.6% | 19% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 71.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 26.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 49.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6HW this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 8.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 40.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 99.7% | 99% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Wynding was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Wynding has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 The Wynding, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-28 | £257,346 |
| 83 The Wynding, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2025-02-28 | £242,029 |
| 49 The Wynding, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-18 | £220,284 |
| 85 The Wynding, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-03-22 | £205,699 |
| 83 The Wynding, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2021-01-29 | £242,290 |
NE22 6HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 2out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 4,218 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 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Junior High School Albert Road , NE22 7HJ | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 4,422 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 | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 5,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 725 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 728 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 728 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 728 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 623 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 728 yd | |
| Bedlington Masonic Hall | 1 Hartford Road West, Bedlington | 740 yd | |
| The Grapes | 68 Front Street West, Bedlington | 843 yd | |
| Netherton Social Club Ltd | 1a Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | 36 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 489 yd | |
| Moby Dick Fish & Chips | 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 489 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 489 yd | |
| Ajwaa Cuisine | 34 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 489 yd | |
| Subway | Front Street West, Bedlington | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 422 yd | |
| Morrisons | Choppington Road, Bedlington | 431 yd | |
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| West Lea WESTLEA | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 2.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.