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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 122 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

122

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

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

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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £354,750.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£239,950	£132,200	£210,000	£260,000	£336,900
Flats	10	£53,250	£36,800	£42,750	£61,000	£68,200
Semi-Detached	42	£128,000	£70,081	£104,625	£166,250	£191,625
Terraced	67	£110,000	£60,000	£82,998	£130,417	£210,500

10 years price trend in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

All postcodes in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227JJ

Burnside

NE241RQ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241QS

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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