Willowbrook Close Bedlington, Northumberland
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE22), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42050131.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £246,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 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 Ashington, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gallager Park, is about 780 m (0.5 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 21 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gables Medical Group, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £175,000 | £160,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £165,000 | £162,000 | £185,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £166,500 | £150,000 | £179,995 |
| 2015 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £141,750 | £123,500 | £160,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 10 NE22 7BU | Detached | £246,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 20 NE22 7BU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 11 NE22 7BU | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 23 NE22 7BU | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 19 NE22 7BU | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2024 | 18 NE22 7BU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 26 NE22 7BU | Detached | £185,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 23 NE22 7BU | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2022 | 26 NE22 7BU | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 12 NE22 7BU | Detached | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 May 2021 | 8 NE22 7BU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 17 NE22 7BU | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 20 NE22 7BU | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2016 | 25 NE22 7BU | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 16 NE22 7BU | Detached | £179,995 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 26 NE22 7BU | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2015 | 4 NE22 7BU | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 16 NE22 7BU | Detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 22 NE22 7BU | Detached | £123,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 8 NE22 7BU | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 10 NE22 7BU | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2010 | 16 NE22 7BU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2009 | 22 NE22 7BU | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 24 NE22 7BU | Detached | £180,995 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 23 NE22 7BU | Detached | £155,500 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 6 NE22 7BU | Detached | £182,995 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 25 NE22 7BU | Detached | £191,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 7 NE22 7BU | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 19 NE22 7BU | Detached | £146,995 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2006 | 26 NE22 7BU | Detached | £154,995 | New build. |
| 6 Dec 2006 | 22 NE22 7BU | Detached | £147,245 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 23 NE22 7BU | Detached | £146,995 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2006 | 20 NE22 7BU | Detached | £185,995 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 18 NE22 7BU | Detached | £191,995 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 12 NE22 7BU | Detached | £189,995 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 17 NE22 7BU | Detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 15 NE22 7BU | Detached | £144,995 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 8 NE22 7BU | Detached | £189,995 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 16 NE22 7BU | Detached | £189,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 11 NE22 7BU | Detached | £179,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 9 NE22 7BU | Detached | £149,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 10 NE22 7BU | Detached | £189,995 | New build. |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 5 NE22 7BU | Detached | £247,870 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2005 | 4 NE22 7BU | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 7 Mar 2005 | 3 NE22 7BU | Detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 22 Feb 2005 | 21 NE22 7BU | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jan 2005 | 2 NE22 7BU | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 1 NE22 7BU | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (16). Built: 2003-2006 (12); 2007-2011 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (1).
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 (71% of about 780 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 (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the carriageway (minor 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 27 addresses are between 21 m and 24 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE22 7AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE22 7BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Row Bedlington Station | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gables Medical Group | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Yelverton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gallager Park 32 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,940 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 830 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinneyhill Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Long Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) south |
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 | 5 | 5 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 16 |
13 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 11 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 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRK Greek Container/Salt & Chilli Chicken NE22 7AJ | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| GRK Blue HY NE22 7AJ | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Willows (4); On or near Red Row Court (1); On or near Willowbrook Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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
Red Row Court · Red Row · The Willows · Stakeford Road · East View · Red Row Drive · St John's Crescent · Bridge Terrace · Stakeford Road
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.