Town Pop. 16,168

Living in Bedlington: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bedlington scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Bedlington most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 33/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That puts Bedlington in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NE22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 836 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 528 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 200 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Shoplifting 200 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Public order 192 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 406 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 134 crimes
  2. 2 Kyloe Place 104 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 91 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
51
9 schools in area · 18 within 4km
6Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Bedlington AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bedlington Station Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bedlington West End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadowdale AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Benet Biscop Catholic AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stead Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Choppington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital3.5 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary10 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,595 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
52
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 427 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired27.2%Student3.3%Other inactive12.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.5%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary34.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership61.6%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Bedlington 0.8 mi
Blyth Bebside 1.4 mi
Ashington 3.3 mi
J3 A194(M) 13.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 13.9 mi
J2 A194(M) 14.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 67
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £177,000 103
Detached £274,750 36
Semi-detached £176,000 32
Terraced £138,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£52k £136k £224k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Choppington 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cambois 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hepscott 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stannington 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedlington a nice place to live?

Bedlington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bedlington is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bedlington?

Bedlington has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 2,362 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bedlington?

Among the top-rated schools in Bedlington are Bedlington Academy, Bedlington Station Primary School and Bedlington West End Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Bedlington in total.

What are house prices like in Bedlington?

The current median house price in Bedlington is £177,000, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £274,750, semi-detached £176,000, terraced £138,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 44%. There were 103 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bedlington in context

See where Bedlington ranks among the best places to live in Northumberland

Postcode districts in Bedlington

NE22 49 ⇄
NE62 47 ⇄

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