Postcode NE22 5LA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year. The nearest station is Newsham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from NE22 5LA.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE22 5LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newsham located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £100,050 in Bedlington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £167,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £53,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £128,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bedlington East
In the NE22 5LA postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clayton Street, Northumberland, NE22 7DR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Northumberland, NE22 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 4-7 Station Street, Bedlington, NE22 7JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 37 Station Road, Bedlington, NE22 5PP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | LifeStyle Express | The Oval, Northumberland, NE22 5HS | Walking directions to LifeStyle Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.