Living in NE22, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE22 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE22
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £35,000 to £350,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 MAPLE CLOSE, NE22 7LU | terraced | £135,250 | 2026-05-21 |
| 1 VICARAGE GARDENS, NE22 5AF | detached | £150,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 23 DENE VIEW WEST, NE22 5NP | terraced | £147,500 | 2026-04-27 |
| 10 VICARAGE TERRACE, NE22 5DR | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 9 WHITSUN GARDENS, NE22 5BE | terraced | £121,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 2 CARISBROOKE, NE22 7LB | detached | £277,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Meadowdale Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
16 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 13.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
114 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE22
What is the average house price in NE22?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE22?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE22?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central NE22 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £35,000 to £350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE22?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE22, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE22?
114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE22 at risk of flooding?
Central NE22 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 114 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE22 safe?
114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE22 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE22 or NE62, NE22 or NE24, NE22 or NE63.
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