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Sleekburn

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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

NE227HQ

Edward Road

NE227JD

Station Road

NE625BW

Church Avenue

NE225LG

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227BL

Wilson Avenue

NE227BT

Wembley Gardens

NE227DU

St John's Road

NE227EZ

Moorland Crescent

NE241RD

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227BJ

Waterfield Road

NE227EH

Grange Avenue

NE227EP

Parkside

NE227HA

Moorland Court

NE227HJ

Albert Road

NE227JR

Ravensworth Street

NE227AY

Brock Lane

NE227JW

Park Terrace

NE227EQ

Welwyn Avenue

NE227HH

East Crescent

NE227JL

Burnside

NE225NA

Tomlea Avenue

NE227EJ

Burt Road

NE227ET

Legg Avenue

NE227EY

Brock Lane

NE241AE

West Bridge Street

NE625XB

Church Avenue

NE227EA

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227HD

Grange Avenue

NE227JA

Burnside

NE227JX

Barrington Road

NE241SD

Gray Street

NE225HJ

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225LS

Stead Lane

NE225UX

Station Road

NE227AA

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227DD

Brock Lane

NE227DY

St John's West

NE241SE

Gray Street

NE227AX

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225UJ

Cherrytree Court

NE227HP

Moorland Court

NE227HW

George Road

NE227JT

Stakeford Road

NE225LN

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE225LQ

Melrose Avenue

NE227AS

Brock Lane

NE227BY

Brock Lane

NE227DZ

St John's West

NE227FE

Brunel Way

NE625XE

Church Avenue

NE625XG

Church Avenue

NE227BG

Northfield

NE227EL

Sleekburn Avenue

NE227HG

St John's Place

NE241RN

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227JG

Clayton Street

NE227BE

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn

NE227FG

Brock Lane

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.