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Bedlington Town

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About

Bedlington is a former mining town in Northumberland, located about 10 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town is set along the River Blyth and surrounded by green spaces, including Bedlington Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting. The area retains a mix of historic architecture, with Victorian terraces and former colliery buildings alongside modern housing developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to the needs of residents.

The town has strong transport links, with the A1 road nearby and regular bus services connecting to nearby towns and cities. Bedlington’s industrial past is still visible, though the economy has shifted towards retail and light industry. Community events, such as the annual carnival, bring locals together. The nearby Northumberland coastline and countryside provide opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a practical base for exploring the region.

Area overview

On average Bedlington Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bedlington Town is £48,191 per year. There are 5 schools in Bedlington Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bedlington Town is home to around 8,477 people, with a population density of about 649.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedlington Town Population
8,477
Population density
649.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,221
96.99%
Other White
61
0.72%
Other Asian
26
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.24%
Total population: 8,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,468
38.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,254
33.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
9.85%
Other social rented
294
7.77%
Social rents from council
283
7.48%
Total households: 3,785

Property prices in Bedlington Town

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bedlington Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £637,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bedlington Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlington Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£302,500
Flats2£62,500
Semi-Detached54£179,775
Terraced23£145,000

10 years median price trend in Bedlington Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington Town.

All postcodes in Bedlington Town

NE226EX

North Ridge

NE226FQ

Bedlington West

NE226FR

Whitebeam Road

NE225UA

Front Street West

NE226AH

Hartford Bridge Farm

NE225BF

Hassop Way

NE226LA

Choppington Road

NE226NZ

Clitheroe Gardens

NE226AD

Netherton Lane

NE226HH

The Crest

NE227LF

Bedlington Central

NE226FU

Pine Street

NE225SB

Church Lane

NE226AR

Bedlington West

NE226FF

Hetherington Way

NE226HG

Red House Farm Estate

NE226BQ

The Grange

NE226FT

Alder Crescent

NE226FL

Buckthorn Place

NE226HA

Hazelmere Avenue

NE225SL

Demesne Drive

NE226FD

Leveson Court

NE227LJ

John Brown Court

NE225SH

East Riggs

NE225AE

Front Street East

NE226AE

Hartford Road

NE226AJ

Hartford Drive

NE226DH

Cumberland Avenue

NE225QP

Acomb Court

NE226BB

Netherton Lane

NE226NT

Knaresborough Close

NE225TB

Hotspur Avenue

NE226FG

Dixon Court

NE227LW

Cedar Close

NE226NP

Skipton Close

NE225EH

Millfield North

NE225DY

Millfield

NE226NH

Hylton Close

NE225UB

Front Street West

NE226JD

Hartford Road West

NE226AN

Shields Road

NE226FP

Hawthorn Close

NE225TD

Hotspur Avenue

NE226HW

The Wynding

NE226LG

Octavia Close

NE226NU

Featherstone Grove

NE227LB

Carisbrooke

NE227LX

Schalksmuhle Road

NE225TZ

Front Street West

NE226AU

Netherton Road

NE226DN

Link Avenue

NE226BH

South Farm

NE226JL

Chichester Grove

NE226HL

The Wynding

NE226AW

Hallwood Close

NE226BY

The Chase

NE226EJ

Rosedale

NE226EP

Forster Avenue

NE226FA

Tantallon Grove

NE226FJ

Ainsley Close

NE227LP

Cherrytree Drive

NE226BP

Glebe Road

NE226JU

Glebe Road

NE226JB

Hartford Crescent

NE226BL

Florin Court

NE226BU

Orchard Way

NE226DY

Westlea

NE226HN

The Wynding

NE226HX

Hartford Road East

NE225ET

Humford Way

NE226JH

Hartlands

NE225RS

Bedlington Bank

NE225EB

Millfield West

NE226LE

Augustus Drive

NE226EU

North Ridge

NE226HF

Red House Farm Estate

NE226JR

Corchester Road

NE227LE

Hassop Way

NE226AA

Church Lane

NE226NS

Ayton Court

NE226BT

Barley Grove

NE226DP

Netherton Lane

NE226LB

Corchester Road

NE226BF

Hartford Bridge Farm

NE227LU

Maple Close

NE226DL

Northumberland Avenue

NE226FN

Bedlington West

NE226JE

Hartford Road

NE226EZ

Hazelmere Avenue

NE226FB

Ewart Drive

NE226HB

Netherdale

NE227LG

Rowan Close

NE226AZ

Netherton Lane

NE226DG

North Ridge

NE226ER

Forster Avenue

NE226DJ

Westmorland Avenue

NE226JY

Deanery Street

NE226BE

Oakdale

NE226DU

Bedlington West

NE226HE

Red House Farm Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.