NE22 — BEDLINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE22 is £172,417, which is 35% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE22 cost 39.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE22 have risen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£294,448	308
Semi-detached	£149,442	354
Terraced	£109,764	279
Flat	£94,164	131
All types	£172,417	1115

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE22 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE22 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bedlington West End Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bedlington Station Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stead Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Howard House School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE22 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE22 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE22 — BEDLINGTON

Area Summary

NE22 (BEDLINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£172,417, 40% below national average), low crime (46% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE21

BLAYDON-ON-TYNE

£180K

▼ 11.4% YoY

NE23

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£208K

▲ 2.3% YoY

NE24

BLYTH

£159K

▼ 7.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE22?

The average house price in NE22 (BEDLINGTON) is £172,417, based on 1115 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is NE22 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE22 is significantly below the national average (43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE22?

There are 9 schools in or near NE22. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE22?

Council tax in NE22 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE22?

The average broadband download speed in NE22 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE22 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE22 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.