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Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn Population

10,094

Population density

861.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,788

96.98%

Other White

0.81%

Indian

0.39%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.27%

African

0.24%

Total population: 10,093

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	17	£51,000	£39,989	£46,500	£62,000	£70,460
Terraced	63	£115,000	£60,700	£91,500	£136,500	£211,000
Detached	14	£257,500	£121,375	£205,500	£279,375	£322,413
Semi-Detached	37	£128,000	£69,800	£105,000	£174,000	£226,000

10 years median price trend in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

All postcodes in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227GA

Elmfield Court

NE227JS

Liddles Street

NE227FL

Rosewood Gardens

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail