Bedlington West
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.13, -1.625 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 24 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Bedlington West sits on the western side of the former mining town Bedlington in Northumberland, roughly 12 miles north of Newcastle. The ward is set among rows of miners' terraces and more recent housing, with a compact town centre of shops and community facilities that reflect its strong local identity; the town is also famously associated with the Bedlington terrier breed.
The area’s character is rooted in coal‑mining history, which shaped its social fabric and economy; like many ex‑industrial communities it has faced post‑industrial challenges but seen steady regeneration and commuter growth. Transport projects to reinstate passenger services on the Northumberland Line, including a proposed station at Bedlington, aim to strengthen links to the coast at Blyth and towns such as Ashington and make it easier for residents to travel into Newcastle for work and leisure.
Postcode districts covering Bedlington West
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.1 miles
- Sunderland 18 miles
- South Shields 13.1 miles
- Gateshead 13.1 miles
- Washington 16.5 miles
- Durham 24.2 miles
- Wallsend 9.8 miles
- Newburn 11.1 miles
- Whitley Bay 8.6 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 20.8 miles
- Blyth 3.7 miles
- Chester-le-Street 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Bedlington Parish 0.3 miles
- Bedlington Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Bedlington Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bedlington East Ward 1.6 miles
- Choppington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hepscott Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Stannington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Stakeford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Kitty Brewster Ward 2.6 miles
- Cramlington North Ward 2.7 miles
- Morpeth Stobhill Ward 2.9 miles
- Cramlington West Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Bedlington West
NE22 6JZ, NE22 6BA, NE22 6BS, NE22 6DE, NE22 6NJ, NE22 6ND, NE22 6AD, NE22 6BY, NE22 6JL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 43.6 miles
- Cramlington Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Morpeth Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Bedlington West Ad
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 4.3 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.1 miles
- The Portland Hotel 4 miles
- The Beresford Arms 3 6.9 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 7.3 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 9.1 miles
- The Queens Head 6.1 miles
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 8.6 miles
- Osborne Hotel 9.8 miles
Schools in Bedlington West
- Meadowdale Academy Primary
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blagdon Hall Estate 3.6 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 3.7 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 4 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 6.4 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 6.5 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- Segedunum museum Museum 10.5 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.5 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 10.7 miles