Postcode NE22 5PD 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallagher Park.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 5PD.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE22 5PD 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gallagher Park | Large | Walking directions to Gallagher Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dr Pitt Park | Small | Walking directions to Dr Pitt Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £265,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £135,000 | £153 |
| Terraced | 20 | £107,000 | £131 |
| Flats | 8 | £48,250 | £78 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE22 5PD.
In the NE22 5PD postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 5PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | LifeStyle Express | The Oval, Northumberland, NE22 5HS | Walking directions to LifeStyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 37 Station Road, Bedlington, NE22 5PP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Northumberland, NE22 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Michael Austin
Bedlington East - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE22 5PD records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5PD in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £128,975 (about £140 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE22 5PD, including Stead Lane Primary School (Good), Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bedlington Station Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE22 5PD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,210 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 5PD is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Michael Austin (Reform UK).
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.