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Sleekburn

England / North East / Northumberland / Sleekburn

About

Sleekburn is a ward located in the county of Northumberland, England. It lies within the borough of Northumberland and is part of the wider Bedlington area. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Sleekburn is situated near the River Blyth, providing some green spaces and walking routes along the waterway.

The area has historical ties to coal mining, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Today, Sleekburn is a quiet, suburban community with local amenities serving residents. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A189 passing nearby, offering links to Newcastle upon Tyne and other parts of Northumberland. Public transport options include bus services to surrounding towns. Sleekburn maintains a practical, functional character, balancing residential living with its industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Sleekburn has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sleekburn is £33,027 per year. There are 3 schools in Sleekburn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sleekburn Population
4,290
Population density
459.8 per km²

Demographics

British
4,174
97.25%
Other White
40
0.93%
African
13
0.3%
Indian
10
0.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.19%
Total population: 4,292

Housing

Owns outright
552
27.33%
Owns with a mortgage
499
24.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
19.46%
Other social rented
262
12.97%
Social rents from council
256
12.67%
Total households: 2,020

Property prices in Sleekburn

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £325,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£245,000
Flats2£57,500
Semi-Detached23£125,000
Terraced25£115,000

10 years price trend in Sleekburn

All postcodes in Sleekburn

NE225LJ

Melrose Avenue

NE227BA

Havelock Crescent

NE227BB

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227ER

Burt Road

NE227HN

West Road

NE227LQ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241QZ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227AU

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227AN

Red Row Court

NE227ES

Brock Lane

NE227JU

Red Row Drive

NE241QU

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241RY

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225HB

Station Road

NE227DT

The Willows

NE227EB

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227JH

Burnside

NE241QQ

Brock Lane

NE241QP

West Bridge Street

NE241QX

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE625XF

Church Avenue

NE225HE

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225LE

Mansion Court

NE227AT

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227HB

Moorland Drive

NE227NA

Burnside

NE227EN

Grange Avenue

NE227EX

Moorland Avenue

NE225PL

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225UT

Melrose Court

NE227BX

Brock Lane

NE227BU

Red Row Drive

NE227DB

Brock Lane

NE241RX

Wembley Gardens

NE225LR

River View Close

NE225NB

Trotter Grove

NE225UP

Jubilee Mews

NE227FN

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227GA

Palace Road

NE227HE

St John's Place

NE227BS

Brock Lane

NE227FJ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227JN

Ravensworth Street

NE241RU

Heightley Court

NE241SA

Wembley Gardens

NE241SF

The Bucca

NE225LF

Summerson Way

NE225UW

Jubilee Mews

NE225UZ

Park Terrace

NE227EF

Grange Park Avenue

NE241QH

West Bridge Street

NE241QY

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241RZ

Wembley Gardens

NE225HD

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227BP

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227HL

Albert Road

NE241RB

West View

NE225LW

Furnace Bank

NE227EG

Grange Park Avenue

NE227JY

Park Terrace

NE241QJ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225ND

Elenbel Avenue

NE225UU

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227DP

Havelock Mews

NE227DH

Brock Lane

NE227DS

Palace Road

NE227FF

Brunel Way

NE227JP

Ravensworth Street

NE227JS

Liddles Street

NE227FL

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227HF

St John's Crescent

NE227JE

Clayton Street

NE225UR

Jubilee Mews

NE227BZ

Barrington Park

NE227EE

Greenwood Avenue

NE227JF

Clayton Street

NE225EX

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225HF

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227ED

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241RW

Heightley Court

NE241SB

Dale Street

NE625XD

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225BL

Jubilee Mews

NE225LL

Melrose Avenue

NE227AB

Red Row Court

NE241RJ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE241SJ

Paddock Mews

NE225LH

Knox Close

NE225LA

Melrose Court

NE225LP

River View Close

NE225PW

Chatsworth Drive

NE225HH

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227AZ

Brock Lane

NE227BD

Barrington Park

NE227DX

George Road

NE227EW

Grange Avenue

NE227JQ

School Road

NE227BH

Northfield

NE227DR

Clayton Street

NE227EU

Moorland Avenue

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Data Sources

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