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West Fenham

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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 82 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
82
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
34.02(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.77(-10%)
Shoplifting
17.1(+46%)
Public order
10.67(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.56(-16%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £500,000.

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
Semi-Detached42£179,000
Detached8£252,500
Flats15£87,000
Terraced33£150,000

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

NE52HS

Bavington Drive

NE52HY

Cheeseburn Gardens

NE49SE

Aster Place

NE52GH

Brookville Crescent

NE49LE

Grange Road

NE52HP

Elrington Gardens

NE59DZ

Slatyford Lane

NE59EF

West Fenham

NE49LR

Lonnen Avenue

NE52AH

West Road

NE52QQ

Whittington Grove

NE52SR

Beckfoot Close

NE52TU

Pooley Road

NE49RL

Hoyle Avenue

NE49RX

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53JP

Westerhope Gardens

NE52HB

Silver Lonnen

NE52RT

Netherby Drive

NE52FG

Coniston Grove

NE53JJ

Acomb Gardens

NE52TE

Wasdale Road

NE52BJ

West Road

NE52XD

Walton Road

NE52EN

Lemington Gardens

NE49LA

Hoyle Avenue

NE52XH

Tebay Drive

NE52XP

Pexton Way

NE49BG

Asturian Way

NE53JN

Stamfordham Road

NE52UT

Haydon Place

NE52AD

The Drive

NE52JJ

West Road

NE49XS

Convent Road

NE52RX

Bingfield Gardens

NE52QP

Whittington Grove

NE52HJ

Silver Lonnen

NE52QL

Heatherslaw Road

NE52TQ

Ambleside Green

NE52SJ

Slatyford Lane

NE52TJ

Windermere Road

NE52ES

West Road

NE52NR

Stapleford Close

NE52SS

Pooley Road

NE49RT

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52NX

Cromdale Place

NE52ER

West Road

NE52QS

St Cuthberts Road

NE52SX

Pooley Road

NE49LS

Lonnen Avenue

NE52DL

Lanercost Drive

NE52RY

Acomb Gardens

NE49LB

Grange Road

NE52TN

Allonby Way

NE52RS

Netherby Drive

NE52HE

Silver Lonnen

NE52SB

Buttermere Close

NE59BE

Slatyford Lane

NE53WW

Slatyford Lane

NE59DD

Slatyford Lane

NE49RR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE49JY

West Road

NE52FH

Coniston Grove

NE52XG

Tebay Drive

NE52XU

West Fenham

NE52QN

Clarewood Place

NE59EH

West Fenham

NE52ST

Pooley Road

NE52GD

Elmont Close

NE52NU

Burdale Avenue

NE52EQ

Westacre Gardens

NE52TD

Caroline Cottages

NE52SQ

Cotehill Road

NE52TA

Bowness Road

NE52DE

Lanercost Drive

NE52DT

Wooperton Gardens

NE52SD

Mardale Road

NE52JL

West Road

NE49LH

Hindley Gardens

NE52AE

Ashleigh Crescent

NE52XR

Woodbrook Avenue

NE52XF

Whitbeck Court

NE49JU

West Road

NE52TT

Nursery Gardens

NE59BW

West Fenham

NE52SL

Ullswater Way

NE52QJ

Heatherslaw Road

NE49LJ

Newminster Road

NE52NE

Waterbeach Place

NE52DP

St Cuthberts Road

NE52GG

West Fenham

NE52DS

Flotterton Gardens

NE49YA

Cedar Road

NE49LL

Newminster Road

NE49LD

Grange Road

NE52DD

Lanercost Drive

NE52GB

Greenvale Avenue

NE52GE

Thomaston Court

NE52AB

Ashleigh Road

NE52RU

Netherby Drive

NE52SP

Thirlmere Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.