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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 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

NE52TP

Crummock Road

NE52XF

Whitbeck Court

NE52DT

Wooperton Gardens

NE52GE

Thomaston Court

NE52HN

Ancroft Place

NE52QP

Whittington Grove

NE159WR

Slatyford Lane

NE52AA

Slatyford Lane

NE52EH

St Cuthberts Green

NE52SE

Slatyford Lane

NE59EF

West Fenham

NE52ER

West Road

NE52SB

Buttermere Close

NE52XH

Tebay Drive

NE49LA

Hoyle Avenue

NE49RT

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52QL

Heatherslaw Road

NE52QQ

Whittington Grove

NE52EL

Fox & Hounds Road

NE52GF

Williston Close

NE52HB

Silver Lonnen

NE52TD

Caroline Cottages

NE49LU

Hoyle Avenue

NE52EP

Benwell Hill Road

NE52GD

Elmont Close

NE52JJ

West Road

NE52RS

Netherby Drive

NE52TF

Pooley Close

NE52JE

Hesleyside Drive

NE52RT

Netherby Drive

NE52UX

Tirril Place

NE52BT

Ashleigh Road

NE52QX

Rudchester Place

NE52DU

Rothley Avenue

NE52FJ

Stapleford Close

NE59DQ

Slatyford Lane

NE52DX

Stocksfield Avenue

NE52EQ

Westacre Gardens

NE52HT

Bavington Drive

NE52UT

Haydon Place

NE52PD

Finsmere Place

NE52QA

Ovington Grove

NE52QR

Nafferton Place

NE52TN

Allonby Way

NE52XU

West Fenham

NE59BE

Slatyford Lane

NE52DN

Bellister Grove

NE52JB

Angerton Gardens

NE49RL

Hoyle Avenue

NE49XY

Cedar Road

NE52DD

Lanercost Drive

NE52DS

Flotterton Gardens

NE52SA

Beaufront Gardens

NE52SF

Mardale Road

NE52TB

Silloth Avenue

NE52XE

Tebay Drive

NE53JL

Stamfordham Road

NE49LN

Newminster Road

NE49RR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53JP

Westerhope Gardens

NE52DR

St Cuthberts Road

NE52RY

Acomb Gardens

NE52XB

Whitbeck Road

NE52GB

Greenvale Avenue

NE52HH

Silver Lonnen

NE52QH

Ovington Grove

NE52UP

Slatyford Lane

NE52UU

Haydon Place

NE52QD

Ovington Grove

NE52PE

Wansford Avenue

NE52TA

Bowness Road

NE53JH

Stamfordham Road

NE52AD

The Drive

NE52HX

Harnham Gardens

NE49LB

Grange Road

NE49YB

Olive Place

NE52EA

Bruce Gardens

NE52ET

West Road

NE52HQ

Reedsmouth Place

NE52HS

Bavington Drive

NE52SR

Beckfoot Close

NE52XD

Walton Road

NE52HY

Cheeseburn Gardens

NE52TR

Caroline Cottages

NE49LD

Grange Road

NE52HJ

Silver Lonnen

NE52JD

Deanham Gardens

NE52QU

Robsheugh Place

NE52XS

Beetham Crescent

NE52HP

Elrington Gardens

NE52NR

Stapleford Close

NE52SD

Mardale Road

NE52HL

Henshaw Place

NE52JP

Silverhill Drive

NE52XP

Pexton Way

NE49SH

Dahlia Place

NE52EX

Friars Way

NE52FG

Coniston Grove

NE52HD

Silver Lonnen

NE52EN

Lemington Gardens

Data Sources

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