River View Close Bedlington, Northumberland
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE22), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42003996.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £145,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 30 m away, and Bedlington Country Park (65 hectares) is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gables Medical Group, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £121,500 | £113,000 | £130,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £55,250 | £55,000 | £55,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £54,250 | £50,000 | £58,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2017 | 1 NE22 5LP | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2012 | 4 NE22 5LP | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2005 | 3 NE22 5LP | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2003 | 4 NE22 5LP | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2003 | 2 NE22 5LP | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 2 NE22 5LP | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 2 NE22 5LP | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2000 | 5 NE22 5LP | Detached | £55,500 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 4 NE22 5LP | Detached | £58,500 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 6 NE22 5LP | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 21 Sep 1998 | 2 NE22 5LP | Detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (74% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- Warehouse to the rear of Jubilee Terrace, Bedlington: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 23 Station Road, Bedlington: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- High House Farm, Front Street, Bebside (brownfield parcel): up to 8 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 8 addresses are between 23 m and 26 m above sea level (25 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE22 5LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE22 5LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bank Top Bedlington Station | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gables Medical Group | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunny Top Save Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bedlington Country Park 65 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,120 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,060 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 99 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bebside Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Newsham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 8 |
6 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blyth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Hotel NE22 5LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Brio Desserts NE22 5HS | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| The Oval Express NE22 5HS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Mowbray Primary School NE22 5HS | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Bedlington Tandoori NE22 5HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Brio Desserts NE22 5HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Honey Bee NE22 5LX | Farmers/growers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School NE22 5JS | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mansion Court (30); On or near Elenbel Avenue (19); On or near River View Close (8); On or near Trotter Grove (5); On or near Tomlea Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 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 neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
River View · Tomlea Avenue · Glassey Terrace · Melrose Avenue · Mansion Court · Stead Lane · Stead Lane · Tomlea Avenue · A189 · Tomlea Avenue · Furnace Road · Waverley Drive
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.