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Is Bedlington a good place to live?

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In Bedlington (NE22 5), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £121,928 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Bedlington NE22 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bedlington NE22 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 4,541) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £33,221 (121 sales)1996: £32,022 (124 sales)1997: £34,146 (131 sales)1998: £50,802 (137 sales)1999: £51,624 (166 sales)2000: £45,499 (187 sales)2001: £51,041 (206 sales)2002: £58,584 (254 sales)2003: £77,069 (277 sales)2004: £86,984 (258 sales)2005: £101,916 (216 sales)2006: £111,096 (195 sales)2007: £113,154 (243 sales)2008: £129,667 (117 sales)2009: £104,396 (74 sales)2010: £103,952 (70 sales)2011: £106,219 (68 sales)2012: £96,530 (96 sales)2013: £98,685 (85 sales)2014: £98,073 (115 sales)2015: £122,013 (128 sales)2016: £139,670 (174 sales)2017: £98,694 (144 sales)2018: £95,152 (126 sales)2019: £105,460 (122 sales)2020: £107,766 (123 sales)2021: £124,666 (165 sales)2022: £121,711 (152 sales)2023: £135,090 (131 sales)2024: £121,928 (132 sales)2025: £124,518 (159 sales)2026: £121,107 (23 sales) 2026: £121,107 (23 sales) — part year so far £139,670 £32,022 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NE22 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 63 crimesJun 24: 63 crimesJul 24: 59 crimesAug 24: 72 crimesSep 24: 60 crimesOct 24: 45 crimesNov 24: 41 crimesDec 24: 47 crimesJan 25: 49 crimesFeb 25: 42 crimesMar 25: 71 crimesApr 25: 67 crimesMay 25: 77 crimesJun 25: 84 crimesJul 25: 90 crimesAug 25: 75 crimesSep 25: 72 crimesOct 25: 67 crimesNov 25: 83 crimesDec 25: 70 crimesJan 26: 19 crimesMar 26: 52 crimesApr 26: 55 crimes Apr 26: 55 crimes 90 19 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NE22 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
34%
Households with children
24%
Households
5,780

Owned 59% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE22 5.

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Bedlington NE22 5: frequently asked questions

Is Bedlington NE22 5 a good place to live?

In Bedlington (NE22 5), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £121,928 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Bedlington NE22 5?

Recorded crime in Bedlington NE22 5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bedlington NE22 5 safe?

Crime in Bedlington NE22 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bedlington NE22 5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bedlington NE22 5?

Homes in Bedlington NE22 5 sell for around £121,928 on average, based on 132 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bedlington NE22 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bedlington NE22 5 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 4,541) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bedlington NE22 5?

There are 2 schools in Bedlington NE22 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Bedlington NE22 5 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bedlington NE22 5, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Bedlington NE22 5 a deprived area?

Bedlington NE22 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).