Hartlands is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 6JQ 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 Hartlands, Bedlington, NE22 6JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 6JH, NE22 6JJ, NE22 6JF, NE22 6JB, NE22 6JG, NE22 6HZ, NE22 5SL, NE22 5TF, NE22 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 6JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.4% | 30.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 39.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 (68.7%) 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 | 36.1% | 38.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 23.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around NE22 6JQ this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 31% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 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 | 97.3% | 99% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartlands was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartlands has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 361st lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Hartlands, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2021-10-22 | £155,081 |
| 92 Hartlands, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-09-23 | £143,210 |
| 102 Hartlands, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-11-11 | £134,779 |
| 94 Hartlands, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2016-11-02 | £158,897 |
| 94 Hartlands, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2015-05-15 | £119,375 |
NE22 6JQ 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 6JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,137 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 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,932 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 | 1,856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 5,375 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 | 564 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 573 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 573 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 573 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Masonic Hall | 1 Hartford Road West, Bedlington | 332 yd | |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 399 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hartford Road, Bedlington | 458 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 573 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 25 Front Street West, Bedlington | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Front Street West, Bedlington | 467 yd | |
| The Pitman Pizza Co | 40c Front Street West, Bedlington | 573 yd | |
| Ocean Palace | 36 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 642 yd | |
| Moby Dick Fish & Chips | 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 642 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 723 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlands HARTLANDS | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd | golf | 410 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| West Lea WESTLEA | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.