Postcode NE24 1QU 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 134.2 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 Newsham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no 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 134.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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 NE24 1QU.
Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE24 1QU 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 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 NE24 1QU postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cambois Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Morpeth Road Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding |
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.