NE22 (Bedlington) has experienced modest property price growth at 1.3% compound annual growth rate over five years, significantly below national averages. Rental growth, however, outpaced price appreciation at 5.2% annually, indicating stronger investor interest in the lettings market. Population increased 0.8% over the same period, reflecting relatively stable demographic conditions. The district scores 44.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally and indicating average market performance. Currently in latent gentrification stage, the postcode shows characteristics typical of established residential areas with emerging investment potential, though growth patterns remain constrained compared to higher-performing regions.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Bedlington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.4 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in NE22 over the last six months.
- Proposed removal of existing side outhouse and erection of new extensionJul 2026 · pending
- Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 - Sycamore- crown lift to 2.5m and reduce lateral branches by 2m on South side of crown. T2 - Sycamore - reduce lateral branches on South side of crown by 2m. Reducing over hang over garden of 30 Brunel Way.Jun 2026 · pending
- Tree Preservation Order Application : T1 (Beech) - reduce lateral branches overhanging the rear Garden by 2m. T2 (Sycamore) - reduce lateral branches overhanging the rear Garden by 2m.Jun 2026 · pending
Bedlington (NE22) common questions
Is Bedlington up and coming?
Bedlington (NE22) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bedlington safe?
Bedlington has a safety score of 65/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bedlington?
The average property price in Bedlington (NE22) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bedlington?
The median monthly rent in Bedlington (NE22) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bedlington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Choppington (NE62), Blyth (NE24), Ashington (NE63), Newbiggin-By-The-Sea (NE64), Morpeth (NE61). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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