Postcode NE22 7AL is located in a rural town, within the Sleekburn ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Guide Post & Stakeford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Guide Post & Stakeford is £40,704 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gallagher Park.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Guide Post & Stakeford has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Guide Post & Stakeford is £40,704 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE22 7AL.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE22 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashington located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gallagher Park | Large | Walking directions to Gallagher Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,755 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £239,950 |
| Flats | 4 | £50,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £128,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sleekburn
In the NE22 7AL postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 4-7 Station Street, Bedlington, NE22 7JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Northumberland, NE22 5HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 37 Station Road, Bedlington, NE22 5PP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clayton Street, Northumberland, NE22 7DR | 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.