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About

West Fenham is a residential ward located to the west of Newcastle's city centre, primarily characterised by suburban housing. The area consists largely of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, offering a straightforward layout. The ward is bordered by major roads like the West Road, providing direct access into the city centre, and is situated near the Town Moor.

The local economy is served by several neighbourhood shopping parades along main thoroughfares, featuring independent businesses and essential services. A notable community landmark is the historic Fenham Barracks, a large Victorian military complex with distinctive architecture, which remains in use today. The area includes multiple primary schools and is close to Newcastle College, contributing to its everyday, practical character.

Area overview

On average West Fenham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Fenham is £42,860 per year. There are 2 schools in West Fenham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Fenham is home to around 10,875 people, with a population density of about 4,725.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Fenham Population
10,875
Population density
4,725.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.43(-9%)
Shoplifting
22.16(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.06(-8%)
Public order
12.32(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(-12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,030
73.85%
Pakistani
697
6.41%
Indian
361
3.32%
Bangladeshi
310
2.85%
Other White
307
2.82%
Total population: 10,874

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,323
26.62%
No qualifications
2,175
24.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,410
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,168
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
867
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 8,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,378
29.1%
Owns outright
1,211
25.58%
Social rents from council
949
20.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
897
18.94%
Other social rented
168
3.55%
Total households: 4,735

Property prices in West Fenham

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £421,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Fenham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Fenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£245,000
Flats12£89,498
Semi-Detached47£168,000
Terraced38£146,500

10 years median price trend in West Fenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Fenham.

All postcodes in West Fenham

NE49RS

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52SH

Slatyford Lane

NE49JX

West Road

NE49RP

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52DJ

Lanercost Drive

NE52ST

Pooley Road

NE52SX

Pooley Road

NE49BG

Asturian Way

NE49JY

West Road

NE49LE

Grange Road

NE52AH

West Road

NE52EB

Benwell Hill Gardens

NE52US

Caroline Pit Cottages

NE53JJ

Acomb Gardens

NE59ED

West Fenham

NE49LG

Hoyle Avenue

NE52HU

Bavington Drive

NE52JN

Silver Lonnen

NE52SL

Ullswater Way

NE49BZ

Vicus Street

NE49SD

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52FA

Terry Cooney Place

NE52UY

Kenley Road

NE52FH

Coniston Grove

NE52QN

Clarewood Place

NE52RX

Bingfield Gardens

NE52TT

Nursery Gardens

NE49LL

Newminster Road

NE49RN

Two Ball Lonnen

NE49BW

Praetorian Road

NE52QY

Kirkheaton Place

NE52SQ

Cotehill Road

NE52TL

Farlam Road

NE59EE

West Fenham

NE52DQ

St Cuthberts Road

NE52XT

Keswick Grove

NE49LT

Mimosa Place

NE52XN

Caldew Crescent

NE52XR

Woodbrook Avenue

NE59EH

West Fenham

NE52EJ

Silverhill Drive

NE52QS

St Cuthberts Road

NE52UN

Slatyford Lane

NE51WR

Slatyford Lane

NE52XA

Whitbeck Road

NE52EU

Abbotsmeade Close

NE52QT

Dissington Place

NE52SN

Loweswater Road

NE53JQ

Stamfordham Road

NE52DP

St Cuthberts Road

NE52RU

Netherby Drive

NE52XJ

Tebay Drive

NE53JN

Stamfordham Road

NE49RQ

Two Ball Lonnen

NE49SA

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52QB

Ovington Grove

NE52QE

Ovington Grove

NE59BW

West Fenham

NE52NN

Greentree Square

NE52XG

Tebay Drive

NE52DL

Lanercost Drive

NE52DY

Benwell Hill Road

NE52NE

Waterbeach Place

NE52NT

Dewley Road

NE52SJ

Slatyford Lane

NE49XS

Convent Road

NE52DE

Lanercost Drive

NE52QJ

Heatherslaw Road

NE52SP

Thirlmere Way

NE49LJ

Newminster Road

NE49XX

Cedar Road

NE52TE

Wasdale Road

NE52TU

Pooley Road

NE49SE

Aster Place

NE52UR

West Road

NE52BJ

West Road

NE52JL

West Road

NE52NS

Dewley Road

NE52EE

Colwell Place

NE59DD

Slatyford Lane

NE49LP

Tillmouth Gardens

NE49XU

Cedar Road

NE52AE

Ashleigh Crescent

NE52HE

Silver Lonnen

NE52TQ

Ambleside Green

NE49RJ

West Road

NE52XL

Rookwood Road

NE49JU

West Road

NE49YA

Cedar Road

NE52NU

Burdale Avenue

NE52SY

West Fenham

NE49RX

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52ES

West Road

NE52GH

Brookville Crescent

NE52TH

Wasdale Road

NE52ED

Warenford Place

NE52JA

Angerton Gardens

NE52XQ

Ormsby Green

NE49LR

Lonnen Avenue

NE52DH

Lanercost Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.