Park Road Bedlington, Northumberland
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE22), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42005192.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cramlington, about 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bedlington Country Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bedlingtonshire Med.group, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (20); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1930-1949 (9); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (11); owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (66% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bedlington (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bedlington Council Offices: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 16 October 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 43 m and 47 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE22 5BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE22 5TN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allgood Terrace Bedlington | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bedlingtonshire Med.group | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Front Street Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mattamy Dental Care Limited | 380 m |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunny Top Save Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bedlington Country Park 65 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 106 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Cuthbert, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) west. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Cuthbert | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Free Wood | Wood | 270 m south |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 34 |
3 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadowdale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Terriers FC 2022 C.I.C NE22 5DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| My Made from Scratch NE22 5AY | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Glentons Bakery NE22 5QL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust NE22 5QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Youth Club NE22 5DG | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Bedlington Cricket Club NE22 5QH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial C of E First School NE22 5DE | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Willows Nursing Home NE22 5PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Best Bite NE22 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Chinchilla Pizzeria NE22 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Linzi's Deli NE22 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| One Street Kitchen NE22 5AB | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Confetti Cake Co NE22 5AB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| La Torre NE22 5EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aldi NE22 7FH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Road (18); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (14); On or near Alfred Avenue (12); On or near Cornwell Crescent (11); On or near Lily Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, flat (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, flat (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, flat (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rosalind Avenue · Lily Avenue · Haig Road · Seaton Avenue · Whitsun Grove · Alfred Avenue · Millbank Road · Whitsun Grove · Millbank Road · Beatty Road · Whitsun Avenue · Whitsun Gardens
All the streets in NE22 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.