Postcode NE22 7BU 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 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Guide Post & Stakeford is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Guide Post & Stakeford is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE22 7BU.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE22 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pegswood located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 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 | 8 | £261,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £125,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sleekburn
In the NE22 7BU postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE22 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 4-7 Station Street, Bedlington, NE22 7JN | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.