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NE62 5TJ

Choppington Road

Bedlington East

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Detailed insights for NE62 5TJ

Overview

Postcode NE62 5TJ is located in an urban city, within the Bedlington East ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bedlington Station & Sleekburn area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year. The nearest station is Ashington, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £36,002 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from NE62 5TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedlington Station & Sleekburn near NE62 5TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashington located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
428.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.99(+33%)
Shoplifting
22.43(+92%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.69(-49%)
Public order
7.66(-6%)
Other theft
6.02(+1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
350
97.77%
Bangladeshi
4
1.12%
Other White
2
0.56%
Other Asian
1
0.28%
Irish
1
0.28%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
32.06%
Level 3 (A level)
71
24.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.42%
No qualifications
26
9.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
53.66%
Owns outright
49
39.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.44%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Bedlington East

Median price£128,975
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £157K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £128,975 (about £140 per square foot) in Bedlington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,500 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£194
Semi-Detached13£135,000£153
Terraced20£107,000£131
Flats8£48,250£78

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedlington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£42,500£92,000£80,100
2017£162,500£54,001£81,475£75,000
2018£180,000£41,000£100,000£73,600
2019£180,000£40,000£88,000£76,000
2020£192,250£40,000£104,000£85,500
2021£241,500£50,000£91,250£88,000
2022£235,000£55,000£125,000£100,000
2023£245,000£43,750£120,633£99,000
2024£235,000£61,000£115,000£105,000
2025£207,000£51,000£128,975£100,000
2026£45,000£135,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£71£101£87
2017£165£78£91£90
2018£142£61£108£84
2019£147£64£108£89
2020£153£73£116£103
2021£194£80£114£107
2022£194£91£150£115
2023£186£78£134£118
2024£208£78£129£118
2025£212£78£151£118
2026£87£149£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedlington East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE62 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE62 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20268, Errington Way, Bedlington, NE22 6FHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 Jan 202622, Errington Way, Bedlington, NE22 6FHSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
21 Nov 202536, Errington Way, Bedlington, NE22 6FHDetachedFreehold£310,000
12 Mar 202614, Hetherington Way, Bedlington, NE22 6FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
27 Jun 202525, Hetherington Way, Bedlington, NE22 6FFDetachedFreehold£237,995

Schools

In the NE62 5TJ postcode area, located within Bedlington Station & Sleekburn, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE62 5TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryMeadowdale AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondarySt Benet Biscop Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBedlington West End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE62 5TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Michael Austin

Bedlington East - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardBedlington EastE05016091
ParishEast BedlingtonE04010773
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bedlington Station & SleekburnE02005740
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 020BE01027517
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE62 5TJ

Is NE62 5TJ (Bedlington Station & Sleekburn) safe?

The area around NE62 5TJ records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NE62 5TJ?

The median sale price around NE62 5TJ in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn is £128,975 (about £140 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE62 5TJ?

There are 6 schools close to NE62 5TJ, including Meadowdale Academy (Good), St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (Good) and Bedlington West End Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE62 5TJ?

NE62 5TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE62 5TJ (Bedlington Station & Sleekburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE62 5TJ is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Michael Austin (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.