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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 97 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
97
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
50.23(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.07(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.39(-5%)
Public order
10.8(+23%)
Other theft
7.83(+20%)
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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 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
Detached12£234,975
Flats18£53,250
Semi-Detached41£130,000
Terraced57£110,000

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

NE227FG

Brock Lane

NE227JJ

Burnside

NE241RQ

Sleekburn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.