Postcode NE22 5DP is located in an urban city, within the Bedlington Central ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year. The nearest station is Cramlington, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallagher Park.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE22 5DP.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE22 5DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cramlington located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gallagher Park | Large | Walking directions to Gallagher Park |
| 0.1 mi | Dr Pitt Park | Small | Walking directions to Dr Pitt Park |
| 0.4 mi | Attlee Park | Small | Walking directions to Attlee Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Bedlington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £251,250 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £160,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 22 | £133,875 | £142 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,000 | £117 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244,950 | £214,950 | £118,462 | £109,500 |
| 2017 | £229,950 | £50,500 | £120,000 | £94,750 |
| 2018 | £213,000 | £61,725 | £120,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £266,500 | £30,500 | £125,000 | £96,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £105,000 | £122,500 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £64,000 | £134,950 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £72,475 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £287,475 | £75,000 | £155,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £70,000 | £155,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £264,750 | £70,000 | £160,000 | £128,750 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | — | £163,500 | £147,725 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £172 | £139 | £128 |
| 2017 | £187 | £74 | £140 | £99 |
| 2018 | £192 | £105 | £149 | £108 |
| 2019 | £195 | £44 | £134 | £114 |
| 2020 | £191 | £145 | £131 | £131 |
| 2021 | £206 | £99 | £152 | £141 |
| 2022 | £216 | £137 | £158 | £146 |
| 2023 | £229 | £94 | £175 | £122 |
| 2024 | £262 | £113 | £177 | £146 |
| 2025 | £231 | £114 | £169 | £142 |
| 2026 | £265 | — | £166 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 5DP.
In the NE22 5DP postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 5DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington, NE22 7FH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | R & S Convenience Store | 104 Front Street East, Bedlington, NE22 5AE | Walking directions to R & S Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 64 Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5UB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Schalksmuhle Road, Bedlington, NE22 6BP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Front Street West, Northumberland, NE22 5UD | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE22 5DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Anne Taylor
Bedlington Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE22 5DP records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE22 5DP in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £150,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE22 5DP, including Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Stead Lane Primary School (Good) and Bedlington West End Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE22 5DP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE22 5DP is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christine Anne Taylor (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.