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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
5/10
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
35.63(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.86(-32%)
Shoplifting
10.38(-11%)
Public order
8.14(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(-36%)
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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £206,498 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
Flats5£70,000
Detached74£307,123
Terraced29£145,000
Semi-Detached60£183,698

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

NE225SB

Church Lane

NE226HR

Choppington Road

NE226DS

Netherton Lane

NE225ET

Humford Way

NE225SZ

Russell Terrace

NE226JW

Bonchester Close

NE226EL

Cloverdale

NE226FY

Birch Street

NE226HT

Meadow Court

NE225PA

Millne Court

NE225EH

Millfield North

NE226EH

Briardale

NE225UD

Front Street West

NE226BA

The Croft

NE225TB

Hotspur Avenue

NE226NB

Durham Close

NE226BU

Orchard Way

NE226AB

Hartford Road

NE226AT

Netherton Lane

NE226BN

Clearwell Place

NE226JE

Hartford Road

NE226BP

Glebe Road

NE225TF

Elm Drive

NE225RS

Bedlington Bank

NE226LP

Hartford Court

NE226AU

Netherton Road

NE225DN

Vulcan Place

NE226JN

Winchester Way

NE225TT

Front Street West

NE226NW

Warwick Grove

NE226HN

The Wynding

NE226BY

The Chase

NE226HG

Red House Farm Estate

NE226FU

Pine Street

NE225EG

Millfield North

NE226AD

Netherton Lane

NE227LB

Carisbrooke

NE226FQ

Bedlington West

NE226LJ

Glebe Mews

NE226DA

Burdon Terrace

NE226LG

Octavia Close

NE226AZ

Netherton Lane

NE226DU

Bedlington West

NE226DG

North Ridge

NE226BR

Longmeadows

NE226LL

Jays Court

NE226DR

Netherton Lane

NE225SD

St James Gardens

NE226ET

Forster Avenue

NE226LF

Augustus Drive

NE226JZ

Bishops Meadow

NE226BQ

The Grange

NE226DW

Meadowdale Crescent

NE226AQ

Hartford Bank

NE226JJ

Hartlands

NE225EQ

Millfield North

NE226JD

Hartford Road West

NE225DY

Millfield

NE227LF

Bedlington Central

NE225SW

Acorn Avenue

NE226FW

Juniper Way

NE226HL

The Wynding

NE226EB

Ridge Terrace

NE225SJ

Nether Riggs

NE226ND

Chipchase Close

NE226HB

Netherdale

NE226DT

Netherton Lane

NE616NN

Station Road

NE227LT

Yewtree Drive

NE227LG

Rowan Close

NE225QP

Acomb Court

NE226EA

Ridge Villas

NE226JG

Hartlands

NE226FA

Tantallon Grove

NE226NQ

Alnwick Drive

NE227LY

Dr Pit Cottages

NE226AE

Hartford Road

NE226NS

Ayton Court

NE225SL

Demesne Drive

NE226DZ

Netherton Lane

NE226ED

Ridge Terrace

NE225UG

Clovelly Gardens

NE225TN

Market Place

NE226HS

Catholic Row

NE226DD

North Ridge

NE226FX

Bedlington West

NE226LA

Choppington Road

NE226FT

Alder Crescent

NE226EX

North Ridge

NE226LH

Forum Court

NE226EZ

Hazelmere Avenue

NE226DN

Link Avenue

NE226NT

Knaresborough Close

NE227LE

Hassop Way

NE226EN

Forster Avenue

NE226BW

Nursery Court

NE227FA

Bayberry Close

NE226FL

Buckthorn Place

NE225UH

Bedlington Central

NE226HY

Hartford Road East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.