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About

Bedlington is a former mining town situated along the River Blyth in southeast Northumberland. The area retains a strong industrial heritage visible in its Victorian architecture and layout. It functions primarily as a residential community with local shopping facilities along Front Street. The town provides essential services and green spaces like the Bedlington Country Park, which offers walking paths and recreational areas on reclaimed land.

The area is characterised by its close-knit neighbourhoods and connections to surrounding towns like Morpeth and Ashington. A notable local tradition is the annual Bedlington Horse Fair, a historic event dating back centuries. The landscape includes both urban sections and open countryside, with the East Coast main railway line running nearby. This blend gives the area a distinct identity within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Bedlington Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 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 per household 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
69
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.23(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.21(-42%)
Shoplifting
13.09(+8%)
Public order
8.02(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(-35%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,110
29.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,410
19.78%
No qualifications
1,204
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
989
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
708
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,130

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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Bedlington Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 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
Detached55£305,000
Flats3£70,000
Semi-Detached62£180,000
Terraced25£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

NE226HL

The Wynding

NE226JL

Chichester Grove

NE226EP

Forster Avenue

NE226BY

The Chase

NE226EJ

Rosedale

NE227LP

Cherrytree Drive

NE226FA

Tantallon Grove

NE226FJ

Ainsley Close

NE225ET

Humford Way

NE226BL

Florin Court

NE226BP

Glebe Road

NE226BU

Orchard Way

NE226DY

Westlea

NE226HN

The Wynding

NE226HX

Hartford Road East

NE226JU

Glebe Road

NE225EB

Millfield West

NE225RS

Bedlington Bank

NE226JB

Hartford Crescent

NE226JH

Hartlands

NE226LE

Augustus Drive

NE226BF

Hartford Bridge Farm

NE226BT

Barley Grove

NE226DP

Netherton Lane

NE226LB

Corchester Road

NE226EU

North Ridge

NE226HF

Red House Farm Estate

NE226AA

Church Lane

NE226JR

Corchester Road

NE226NS

Ayton Court

NE227LE

Hassop Way

NE226DL

Northumberland Avenue

NE226FN

Bedlington West

NE226JE

Hartford Road

NE227LU

Maple Close

NE226DJ

Westmorland Avenue

NE226EZ

Hazelmere Avenue

NE226FB

Ewart Drive

NE226HB

Netherdale

NE227LG

Rowan Close

NE226AZ

Netherton Lane

NE226DG

North Ridge

NE226ER

Forster Avenue

NE226JY

Deanery Street

NE226BE

Oakdale

NE225SA

St Bede Wynd

NE226DF

North Ridge

NE226DU

Bedlington West

NE226HE

Red House Farm Estate

NE226NQ

Alnwick Drive

NE226AX

North Farm

NE226BD

Blue House Farm Cottages

NE226DA

Burdon Terrace

NE226HS

Catholic Row

NE226PB

Kendal Rise

NE227FA

Bayberry Close

NE225SQ

South Riggs

NE226EQ

Ridge Terrace

NE226HT

Meadow Court

NE226NW

Warwick Grove

NE226PE

Nottingham Court

NE225SE

St Nicholas Drive

NE225SJ

Nether Riggs

NE226PD

Newark Close

NE227LY

Dr Pit Cottages

NE616NN

Station Road

NE226HD

Penny Lane

NE226JT

Glebe Road

NE226NE

Barnard Close

NE226NN

Dover Close

NE226NR

Ripley Close

NE226BW

Nursery Court

NE226PA

Penrith Court

NE225SN

Acorn Avenue

NE226AB

Hartford Road

NE226BG

Hallwood Close

NE226FX

Bedlington West

NE226NL

Raby Close

NE226BR

Longmeadows

NE226EE

Fitzgerald Place

NE225UH

Bedlington Central

NE226AQ

Hartford Bank

NE226JZ

Bishops Meadow

NE226FS

Sycamore Drive

NE226LJ

Glebe Mews

NE225TA

Horton Avenue

NE226DW

Meadowdale Crescent

NE226EB

Ridge Terrace

NE225SZ

Russell Terrace

NE225TX

Front Street West

NE226EL

Cloverdale

NE226JS

Glebe Road

NE226LH

Forum Court

NE226EH

Briardale

NE226EN

Forster Avenue

NE226JJ

Hartlands

NE226NA

Dunstanburgh Close

NE225ER

Towers Close

NE225SG

West Riggs

NE225SP

Acorn Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.