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Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

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About

Bedlington Station and Sleekburn form a distinct area situated on the north bank of the River Blyth. The landscape is characterised by former industrial land and newer residential developments. The area is directly served by the East Coast Main Line railway, with Bedlington Station providing a key transport link. The River Blyth and its estuary define the southern boundary, with views across to the port of Blyth.

The area's history is rooted in coal mining and heavy industry, with Sleekburn once housing a large colliery and brickworks. This legacy is visible in the reclaimed land and the course of the old waggonways. A notable local feature is the Plessey Road Woods, a community-managed woodland created on former industrial spoil heaps, offering walking paths and green space amidst this post-industrial setting.

Area overview

On average Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year. There are 5 schools in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is home to around 10,094 people, with a population density of about 861.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn Population
10,094
Population density
861.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.37(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.67(+13%)
Public order
10.01(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(-17%)
Shoplifting
8.42(-28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,788
96.98%
Other White
82
0.81%
Indian
39
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
27
0.27%
African
24
0.24%
Total population: 10,093

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,994
24.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,710
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,268
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
953
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 8,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,352
28.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
24.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
914
19.34%
Social rents from council
605
12.8%
Other social rented
556
11.76%
Total households: 4,727

Property prices in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £354,750.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bedlington Station & Sleekburn in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£51,000
Terraced63£115,000
Detached14£257,500
Semi-Detached37£128,000

10 years median price trend in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn.

All postcodes in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225DR

Vicarage Terrace

NE225UX

Grove Cottage

NE227BL

Wilson Avenue

NE227ES

Reavley Avenue

NE225NG

Clement Avenue

NE225HZ

Kelso Gardens

NE227HD

East View

NE225HD

Waverley Drive

NE227JY

Park Terrace

NE227EA

Sleekburn

NE227JU

Stakeford Road

NE227BH

Waterfield Road

NE225YQ

Lambton Court

NE225NF

Poplar Grove

NE227JG

Whitley Terrace

NE227EF

Grange Park Avenue

NE225NL

Edgewood Avenue

NE225AB

Front Street East

NE241SJ

Bay Wynd

NE225YS

Chatsworth Drive

NE225QH

Hirst Head

NE225LR

River View

NE227JF

Clayton Street

NE241QH

West Bridge Street

NE225HJ

Bedlington East

NE225HW

Roslin Park

NE225AU

Millbank Place

NE227BD

Havelock Crescent

NE225LB

Hatfield Chase

NE225NB

Trotter Grove

NE227BZ

Barrington Park

NE241SD

Worsdell Street

NE225BX

Hirst Terrace North

NE227DX

Kings Road

NE227JQ

School Road

NE225EW

Millfield Court

NE225LS

Stead Lane

NE227DY

St Johns West

NE241SB

Dale Street

NE225QY

Stead Lane

NE225UP

Jubilee Terrace

NE225BD

Whitsun Grove

NE241SE

Gray Street

NE227EY

Brock Lane

NE225LT

Stead Lane

NE225JS

Stead Lane

NE241RW

Heightley Court

NE225PX

Rothesay Terrace

NE227AX

Belle Vue Terrace

NE225DJ

Vulcan Place

NE227EH

Park Avenue

NE225EX

Bedlington East

NE227DR

Palace Road

NE225EN

Millfield Court

NE225HX

Kelso Gardens

NE225AZ

Alfred Avenue

NE225QG

Bedlington East

NE227JT

Bridge Terrace

NE227FF

Firefly Drive

NE225NU

Trevelyan Avenue

NE225EE

Millfield South

NE225HE

Waverley Drive

NE225JT

Waverley Court

NE225HN

Roslin Park

NE225LY

Stead Lane

NE225PD

Bedlington East

NE241RJ

Foster Terrace

NE225HP

Roslin Park

NE225LZ

Stead Lane

NE225GZ

Bedlington East

NE225NR

Wanny Road

NE227FE

Brunel Way

NE227ER

Burt Road

NE225JR

Terrier Close

NE225ED

Millfield East

NE227HN

West Road

NE225PW

Pioneer Terrace

NE225LJ

Melrose Avenue

NE625BW

Chatton Wynd

NE227EQ

Welwyn Avenue

NE225QD

Victoria Terrace

NE227HB

Moorland Drive

NE225QF

Victoria Villas

NE225AD

Saxon Court

NE225LE

Mansion Court

NE225AA

Front Street East

NE225JP

Terrier Close

NE227JJ

Burnside

NE227BE

Sleekburn

NE225AP

Cornwell Crescent

NE225AJ

Hollymount Avenue

NE227EZ

Moorland Crescent

NE225BE

Whitsun Gardens

NE225BL

Jubilee Mews

NE241QY

Sleekburn

NE227HH

East Crescent

NE227AS

Follet Close

NE225YL

Delaval Court

NE225YB

Woburn Drive

NE225DS

Front Street East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.