Postcode NE62 5UJ 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 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 1.5 miles away. There are 3 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 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 per household in Guide Post & Stakeford is £40,704 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE62 5UJ.
Guide Post & Stakeford near NE62 5UJ 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 1.5 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 NE62 5UJ postcode area, located within Guide Post & Stakeford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE62 5UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gordon Terrace, Northumberland, NE62 5UE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | New Line Pharmacy | Dereham Terrace, West Sleekburn, NE62 5UR | Walking directions to New Line Pharmacy |
| 0.4 mi | North Crescent Convenience Store | 3-4 North Crescent, Stakeford, NE62 5JH | Walking directions to North Crescent Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | JET | Stakeford Lane, Stakeford, NE62 5QQ | Walking directions to JET |
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.