Postcode NE22 7FF is located in a rural village, within the Sleekburn ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.0 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 Ashington located about 2.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 7FF.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE22 7FF 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Sleekburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,755 up to £295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £240,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £50,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £125,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sleekburn
In the NE22 7FF postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roger Spriddell
Sleekburn - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.