NE22 5BF postcode in Bedlington, Northumberland
NE22 5BF is a postcode in Bedlington, in the Bedlington Central ward of Northumberland. It is in the Blyth and Ashington parliamentary constituency and the Northumbria police force area, and has been in use since November 2003.
Where NE22 5BF is, and what is near it
- NE22 5BF
- Other postcodes in NE22 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.1329, longitude -1.5950)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NE22 5BF?
- NorthumberlandCouncil, for all local services Northumberland: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NE22 5BF Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- NorthumbriaPolice force area
- Blyth and AshingtonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Ian Lavery (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Ian Lavery
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NE22 5BF?
Every home and business at NE22 5BF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NE22 5BF?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for NE22 5BF.
Check the bin days for NE22 5BF on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NE22 5BF at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include NE22 5BF.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Northumberland
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NE22 5BF: 6,722 properties in Northumberland are at high risk (3% of all its properties). All the figures for Northumberland
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NE22 5BF is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NE22 5BF?
Homes in NE22 5 sold for a typical £135,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 71 sales, up 14.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £277,500 12 sales
- Semi-detached £154,000 27 sales
- Terraced £125,000 23 sales
- Flat or maisonette £60,000 9 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole NE22 district: a typical £187,500 from 215 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NE22 5BF
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NE22 5BF from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NE22 5BF?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 520 homes in the neighbourhood around NE22 5BF. The largest share of them, 33%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (68%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Northumberland for 2026‑27: £2,597. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,731 (band A) to £3,174 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,731.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 170 (33%) | £1,731 |
| Band B | about 120 (23%) | £2,020 |
| Band C | about 100 (19%) | £2,308 |
| Band D | about 100 (19%) | £2,597 |
| Band E | about 30 (6%) | £3,174 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,751 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,328 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,194 |
When the homes were built
- 2% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 17% 1965 to 1982
- 68% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 11% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Northumberland before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NE22 5BF is in (ONS area E01027516), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest open schools to NE22 5BF, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NE22 5BF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NE22 5BF is Bedlington Rail Station, 1.9 km away in a straight line.
- Bedlington Rail Station Railway station 1.9 kmCycle
- Blyth Bebside Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Bedlington Opp Lidl, 127 m away.
More stations near NE22 5BF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NE22 5BF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Bedlingtonshire Med.group Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01670 822695 250 mWalk
- The Gables Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01670 829889 2.1 kmCycle
- Guidepost Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01670 822071 2.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NE22 5BF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NE22 5BF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 200 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 250 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest to the centre of NE22 5BF, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Highgate House Dental Practice Phone 01670 822100 300 mWalk
- Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice Phone 01670 828402 600 mWalk
- Jason Old Dental Practice Phone 01670 829911 2.1 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NE22 5BF?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Blyth Community Hospital Phone 0844 811 8111 5.1 kmDrive
- Wansbeck General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0844 811 8111 6.5 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NE22 5BF, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Birkinshaw Manor Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01670 335119 250 mWalk
- Chester Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2025 · Phone 01670 820111 400 mWalk
- Meadow Park Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 01670 829800 400 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NE22 5BF, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Front Street Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01670 822297 250 mWalk
- Bedlington Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01670 822282 250 mWalk
- Boots, 1 Station Street Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01670 823251 1.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NE22 5BF?
The nearest vets to the centre of NE22 5BF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Robson & Prescott Bedlington Phone +44 1670 512275 450 mWalk
- Vets4Pets 800 mWalk
- Ayres Veterinary Centre 5.1 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NE22 5BF in a conservation area?
The centre of NE22 5BF is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NE22 5BF?
Police.uk records 105 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NE22 5BF in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: possession of weapons 3, other crime 3, burglary 2, other theft 2, bicycle theft 2, drugs 2, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NE22 5BF
- Ward
- Bedlington Central
- Parish
- West Bedlington
- Region
- North East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bedlington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- November 2003
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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