Conway Close, Bedlington, NE22 6NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE22 6NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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	50.5%	48.9%	-1.6%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	49.5%	51.1%	1.6%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 6NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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	24.8%	22.6%	-2.2%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	67%	65.3%	-1.7%	44.2%	21.1%
Separated	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	4.6%	9%	4.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.6%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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	58%	47.8%	-10.2%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	28.8%	38.4%	9.6%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	10%	9.9%	-0.1%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	1.2%	0.1%

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 6NJ this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11%	8.5%	-2.5%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	4%	-6.1%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	16.9%	0.4%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.5%	2.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.6%	17.4%	-4.2%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	34.9%	44.3%	9.4%	33.8%	10.5%
Other	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.9%	0.4%
White	95.7%	97.4%	1.7%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.9%	97.9%	0.0%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.9%	0.0%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	76.7%	15.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Conway Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conway Close was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Conway Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 339th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

🔎 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 6NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Conway Close are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Conway Close, Bedlington, NE22 6NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE22 6NJ

Average Price
£325,224

Semi-Detached
£429,103

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£318,299

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Conway Close

Average Price
£359,180

Semi-Detached
£451,983

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,528

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Conway CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Conway Close, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2023-09-21	£309,339
15 Conway Close, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2023-04-19	£383,572
3 Conway Close, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£342,250	2022-05-30	£405,764
9 Conway Close, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-09-22	£329,988
4 Conway Close, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2020-02-07	£326,259

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE22 6NJ

Employment

NE22 6NJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	30
Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	22
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA	3out of 4	431 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ	- not rated	720 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB	3out of 4	790 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE	3out of 4	1,702 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR	3out of 4	2,375 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	616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	3,495 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	4,733 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	913 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF	3out of 4	2,582 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	3,611 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	4,414 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA	3out of 4	5,142 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
Lairds House	40 Front Street West, Bedlington	1,030 yd
Grays Cafe Bar	60b Front Street West, Bedlington	1,038 yd
Ashianna	48 Front Street West, Bedlington	1,038 yd
Sweechoo	62 Front Street West, Bedlington	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Netherton Social Club Ltd	1a Netherton Lane, Bedlington	316 yd
The Red Lion	Hartford Road, Bedlington	837 yd
Bedlington Masonic Hall	1 Hartford Road West, Bedlington	888 yd
Astons Late Bar	34 Front Street West, Bedlington	1,038 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Palace	36 Glebe Road, Bedlington	824 yd
Moby Dick Fish & Chips	26 Glebe Road, Bedlington	824 yd
Panda Inn	40 Glebe Road, Bedlington	824 yd
Ajwaa Cuisine	34 Glebe Road, Bedlington	824 yd
Subway	Front Street West, Bedlington	970 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Food	Netherton Lane, Bedlington	311 yd
Morrisons	Choppington Road, Bedlington	990 yd
Lidl	Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington	1,026 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE	grass pitches	416 yd
West Lea WESTLEA	grass pitches	419 yd
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	539 yd
Hartlands HARTLANDS	grass pitches	770 yd
Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD	health and fitness suite	820 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	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%

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	76.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.37 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.37 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	27.04 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE22 6NJ