Kendal Rise is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 6PB is located in the Bedlington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kendal Rise, Bedlington, NE22 6PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 6NX, NE22 6NZ, NE22 6PD, NE22 6NY, NE22 6NR, NE22 6NU, NE22 6PA, NE22 6NS, NE22 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 6PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 18.4% | 23.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 60.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 59.9% | 56% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 30.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 34.6% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.8% | 96.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Rise was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kendal Rise, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-29 | £281,314 |
| 4 Kendal Rise, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2021-07-26 | £379,576 |
| 5 Kendal Rise, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-12-12 | £282,456 |
| 3 Kendal Rise, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2018-10-05 | £402,632 |
| 6 Kendal Rise, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2017-12-01 | £274,189 |
NE22 6PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,923 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 Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 5,251 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 | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 4,819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Social Club Ltd | 1a Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | 36 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 1,092 yd | |
| Moby Dick Fish & Chips | 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 1,092 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 1,092 yd | |
| Ajwaa Cuisine | 34 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 783 yd | |
| Morrisons | Choppington Road, Bedlington | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| West Lea WESTLEA | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.