Barrington Park, Bedlington, NE22 7BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 7BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	50.6%	2.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	52.2%	49.4%	-2.8%	49.0%	0.4%

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 7BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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	28.2%	26.2%	-2.0%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.6%	52.8%	-7.8%	44.2%	8.6%
Separated	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	4.8%	11.2%	6.4%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5.9%	7.9%	2.0%	6.1%	1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40%	42%	2.0%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	34.6%	35.9%	1.3%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	19%	20.3%	1.3%	12.7%	7.6%
Bad health	5.4%	1.3%	-4.1%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.1%	19.1%	0.0%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	8.8%	-5.6%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	19.1%	3.7%	13.4%	5.7%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	7.9%	0.5%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	15.8%	-0.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	27%	2.5%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	98.5%	99.6%	1.1%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	99.6%	1.1%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Barrington Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Park was 164.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barrington Park has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 171.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE22 7BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Barrington Park are based on 49 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 Barrington Park, Bedlington, NE22 7BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE22 7BZ

Average Price
£228,099

Semi-Detached
£189,497

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£263,685

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,119

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barrington Park

Average Price
£226,434

Semi-Detached
£193,796

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£259,580

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£112,901

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barrington ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Barrington Park, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-11-28	£338,619
20 Barrington Park, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-08-09	£184,647
2 Barrington Park, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-02-12	£208,905
20 Barrington Park, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building	£159,000	2023-04-24	£167,779
20 Barrington Park, Bedlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building	£159,000	2023-04-24	£167,779

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE22 7BZ

Employment

NE22 7BZ 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 7BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	67
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Real estate activities	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedlington Station Primary School School Road , NE22 7JQ	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambois Primary School Cowgate , Cambois NE24 1RD	3out of 4	1,858 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ	3out of 4	1,901 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horton Grange Primary School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	3out of 4	1,935 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS	3out of 4	2,169 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	2,437 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	3,952 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	4,093 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	4,638 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	3out of 4	3,687 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	1,885 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	4,024 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	4,043 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	5,128 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	5,177 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The General Havelock	East Sleekburn		90 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Benny Blue's	9 Park Avenue, Bedlington		899 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NE22 7BZ postcode.

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.17 Mbit/s

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