West View Bedlington, Northumberland
29 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE22), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42002806.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Ashington, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Gallager Park (32 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gables Medical Group, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £23,000 | £23,000 | £23,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £28,500 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2023 | 16 NE22 7JX | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2015 | 5 - 6 NE22 7JX | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2008 | 14 NE22 7JX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 16 NE22 7JX | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | 16 NE22 7JX | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 5 - 6 NE22 7JX | Detached | £72,500 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 3 NE22 7JX | Semi-detached | £23,000 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 29 NE22 7JX | Terraced | £26,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 1996 | 18 NE22 7JX | Terraced | £31,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 (75% of about 1,660 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)
- 23 Station Road, Bedlington: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Warehouse to the rear of Jubilee Terrace, Bedlington: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE22 7JX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE22 5PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE22 7JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 24 m and 31 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE22 5PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE22 7JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE22 7JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welwyn Factory Bedlington Station | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gables Medical Group | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Yelverton | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gallager Park 32 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,940 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bebside Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 14 |
13 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 15 from railways, 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 Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millie's American Diner Ltd NE22 7AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Football Factory Bedlington NE22 7AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
| The Gables Care Home NE22 7JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| LAB Aesthetics Limited NE22 7JN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| R N Cowell Butchers NE22 7JW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Cold Cuts Delicatessan NE22 7JW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway NE22 7JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School NE22 7JQ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Carols Kidz NE22 7JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| The Station Chippy NE22 7JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE22 7JN | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Premier NE22 7JN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| East Bedlington Community Centre NE22 7JN | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Platform One NE22 7JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Sleekburn House NE22 5NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Liddles Street (12); On or near West View (10); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (10); On or near Park Terrace (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
- NE22 7JX: 27 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- NE22 5PT: 1 address of 61 in the postcode
- NE22 7JY: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ravensworth Street · Ravensworth Court · Liddles Street · Liddles Street · Ravensworth Terrace · Park Terrace · Ravensworth Street · Arundel Close · Station Street · Stakeford Road · Delaval Court · Wynyard 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.