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NE22 5JB

Fontburn Road

Bedlington East

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Detailed insights for NE22 5JB

Overview

Postcode NE22 5JB is located in an urban city, within the Bedlington East ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Newsham, about 3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gallagher Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
73.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.7%

Approximately 73.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE22 5JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE22 5JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newsham located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE22 5JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGallagher ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallagher Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
6,539.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.35(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.41(-39%)
Public order
6.35(-22%)
Other theft
4.94(-18%)
Vehicle crime
2.82(-31%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
98.4%
Other White
5
1.33%
Caribbean
1
0.27%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
26.44%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
40.88%
Other social rented
45
32.85%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.6%
Owns outright
8
5.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Bedlington East

Median price£128,975
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £157K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £128,975 (about £140 per square foot) in Bedlington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,500 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£194
Semi-Detached13£135,000£153
Terraced20£107,000£131
Flats8£48,250£78

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedlington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£42,500£92,000£80,100
2017£162,500£54,001£81,475£75,000
2018£180,000£41,000£100,000£73,600
2019£180,000£40,000£88,000£76,000
2020£192,250£40,000£104,000£85,500
2021£241,500£50,000£91,250£88,000
2022£235,000£55,000£125,000£100,000
2023£245,000£43,750£120,633£99,000
2024£235,000£61,000£115,000£105,000
2025£207,000£51,000£128,975£100,000
2026£45,000£135,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£71£101£87
2017£165£78£91£90
2018£142£61£108£84
2019£147£64£108£89
2020£153£73£116£103
2021£194£80£114£107
2022£194£91£150£115
2023£186£78£134£118
2024£208£78£129£118
2025£212£78£151£118
2026£87£149£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedlington East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 5JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 5JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202548, Terrier Close, Bedlington, NE22 5JRTerracedFreehold£107,000
11 Jun 202553, Terrier Close, Bedlington, NE22 5JRTerracedFreehold£100,000
06 Mar 202628A, Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 5QBTerracedFreehold£60,000
22 Aug 202535, Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 5QBTerracedFreehold£130,000
14 Apr 202550, Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 5QBFlatsLeasehold£43,500

Schools

In the NE22 5JB postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE22 5JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStead Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBedlington AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBedlington Station Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 5JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE22 5JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLifeStyle ExpressThe Oval, Northumberland, NE22 5HSWalking directions to LifeStyle Express
0.3 miSpar37 Station Road, Bedlington, NE22 5PPWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodStation Road, Northumberland, NE22 5HBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressClayton Street, Northumberland, NE22 7DRWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miPremier4-7 Station Street, Bedlington, NE22 7JNWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE22 5JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Michael Austin

Bedlington East - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardBedlington EastE05016091
ParishEast BedlingtonE04010773
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bedlington Station & SleekburnE02005740
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 020CE01027518
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE22 5JB

Is NE22 5JB (Bedlington Station & Sleekburn) safe?

The area around NE22 5JB records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near NE22 5JB?

The median sale price around NE22 5JB in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £128,975 (about £140 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE22 5JB?

There are 4 schools close to NE22 5JB, including Stead Lane Primary School (Good), Bedlington Academy (Good) and Bedlington Station Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE22 5JB?

NE22 5JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE22 5JB (Bedlington Station & Sleekburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE22 5JB is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Michael Austin (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.