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NE22 7LR

Thorntree Drive

Bedlington Central

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Detailed insights for NE22 7LR

Overview

Postcode NE22 7LR is located in an urban city, within the Bedlington Central ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bedlington Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedlington Town is £48,191 per year. The nearest station is Ashington, about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Bedlington Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bedlington Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bedlington Town is £48,191 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from NE22 7LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedlington Town near NE22 7LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashington located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
4,982.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.87(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.09(+116%)
Public order
28.62(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.93(+119%)
Shoplifting
15.7(+34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
97.23%
Other White
5
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
30.86%
Level 3 (A level)
63
23.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.15%
No qualifications
25
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.09%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Bedlington Central

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £182K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Bedlington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlington Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£251,250£238
Semi-Detached21£160,000£169
Terraced22£133,875£142
Flats4£71,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedlington Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,950£214,950£118,462£109,500
2017£229,950£50,500£120,000£94,750
2018£213,000£61,725£120,000£95,000
2019£266,500£30,500£125,000£96,000
2020£225,000£105,000£122,500£120,000
2021£220,000£64,000£134,950£117,500
2022£300,000£72,475£160,000£125,000
2023£287,475£75,000£155,500£120,000
2024£235,000£70,000£155,000£130,000
2025£264,750£70,000£160,000£128,750
2026£240,000£163,500£147,725
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£172£139£128
2017£187£74£140£99
2018£192£105£149£108
2019£195£44£134£114
2020£191£145£131£131
2021£206£99£152£141
2022£216£137£158£146
2023£229£94£175£122
2024£262£113£177£146
2025£231£114£169£142
2026£265£166£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 7LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 7LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202530, Thorntree Drive, Bedlington, NE22 7LRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£162,000
20 Mar 202540, Rowan Close, Bedlington, NE22 7LGDetachedFreehold£196,000
12 Mar 202616, Yewtree Drive, Bedlington, NE22 7LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
28 Aug 202524, Ashtree Drive, Bedlington, NE22 7LSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
15 Aug 202528, Ashtree Drive, Bedlington, NE22 7LSTerracedLeasehold£182,500

Schools

In the NE22 7LR postcode area, located within Bedlington Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE22 7LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBedlington West End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Benet Biscop Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMeadowdale AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 7LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE22 7LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsSchalksmuhle Road, Bedlington, NE22 6JXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLidlSchalksmuhle Road, Bedlington, NE22 6BPWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miFooD 4 Less & £ PlusFront Street West, Northumberland, NE22 6LNWalking directions to FooD 4 Less & £ Plus
0.5 miLifestyle Express64 Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5UBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE22 7LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Anne Taylor

Bedlington Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardBedlington CentralE05016090
ParishWest BedlingtonE04010880
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bedlington TownE02005741
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 021BE01027516
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NE22 7LR

Is NE22 7LR (Bedlington Town) safe?

The area around NE22 7LR records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE22 7LR?

The median sale price around NE22 7LR in Bedlington Town is £150,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE22 7LR?

There are 7 schools close to NE22 7LR, including Bedlington West End Primary School (Good), St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (Good) and Meadowdale Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE22 7LR?

NE22 7LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE22 7LR (Bedlington Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE22 7LR is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christine Anne Taylor (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.