Yewtree Drive is in Bedlington and in Wansbeck district. NE22 7LT is located in the Bedlington Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, NE22 7LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE22 7LR, NE22 7LS, NE22 7LW, NE22 7LG, NE22 7LB, NE22 7LE, NE22 6JL, NE22 7LP, NE22 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE22 7LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.9% 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 | 19.6% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 68.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 42.5% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 41.8% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 7LT this area, 9.3% 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 | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 23.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 30.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 72.5% | 46.2% | 26.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yewtree Drive was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yewtree Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 458th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 157.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-03 | £284,559 |
| 2 Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-03 | £284,559 |
| 2 Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-10-24 | £225,707 |
| 5 Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2012-07-06 | £250,017 |
| 8 Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2010-09-10 | £250,149 |
NE22 7LT 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 7LT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Academy Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington West End Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EB | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6EQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Gordon Terrace , NE22 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stead Lane Primary School Stead Lane , The Oval NE22 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,652 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 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 4,943 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 | 2,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Cafe Bar | 60b Front Street West, Bedlington | 846 yd | |
| Ashianna | 48 Front Street West, Bedlington | 846 yd | |
| Sweechoo | 62 Front Street West, Bedlington | 846 yd | |
| Lairds House | 40 Front Street West, Bedlington | 852 yd | |
| Heaven & Earth | 1 Vulcan Place, Bedlington | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Cricket Club | Hirst Head, Bedlington | 817 yd | |
| Astons Late Bar | 34 Front Street West, Bedlington | 846 yd | |
| The Grapes | 68 Front Street West, Bedlington | 848 yd | |
| Mood Steakhouse | 8 Market Place, Bedlington | 887 yd | |
| Bedlington Social Club | Market Place, Bedlington | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | 36 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 747 yd | |
| Moby Dick Fish & Chips | 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 747 yd | |
| Panda Inn | 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 747 yd | |
| Ajwaa Cuisine | 34 Glebe Road, Bedlington | 747 yd | |
| The Pitman Pizza Co | 40c Front Street West, Bedlington | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Choppington Road, Bedlington | 276 yd | |
| Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington | 681 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Netherton Lane, Bedlington | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Cricket Club ACOMB COURT | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Paramount Health & Fitness GLEBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Meadowdale Academy HAZELMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Gallagher Park BIRTLEY CRESCENT | cycling, grass pitches | 881 yd |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy RIDGE TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C Of E First School GORDON TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Bedlington Terriers Fc Ground WELFARE PARK WELFARE PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.