Postcode NE22 7HR is located in a rural village, 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 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no 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 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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 7HR.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE22 7HR 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7HR postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 4 primary and 0 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.