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Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

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About

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is a residential and industrial area in southeast Northumberland, located near the River Blyth. The area developed around coal mining and railway history, with Bedlington Station originally serving as a key transport hub. Today, it features a mix of housing estates, local amenities, and light industrial units, with some remnants of its industrial past still visible.

Sleekburn, to the north, is known for its business parks and green spaces, including the Sleekburn Dene woodland. The area provides access to nearby towns like Morpeth and Ashington, with good road links via the A189. Community facilities include schools, sports clubs, and retail parks, catering to local needs while retaining a semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 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 of residents in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £33,000 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 133 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
Detached14£242,475
Flats12£52,000
Semi-Detached42£128,000
Terraced65£108,500

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

NE227JJ

Burnside

NE241RQ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241QS

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.