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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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £167,700 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Fenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£252,500£2,564
Flats16£86,750£1,378
Semi-Detached48£180,000£2,045
Terraced34£156,000£1,913

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

NE49LP

Tillmouth Gardens

NE52QY

Kirkheaton Place

NE52HX

Harnham Gardens

NE52SF

Mardale Road

NE52JE

Hesleyside Drive

NE52NS

Dewley Road

NE52NY

Redewood Close

NE52XN

Caldew Crescent

NE52NZ

Redewood Close

NE52EX

Friars Way

NE53JL

Stamfordham Road

NE53JQ

Stamfordham Road

NE52SY

West Fenham

NE52DJ

Lanercost Drive

NE52EP

Benwell Hill Road

NE49XX

Cedar Road

NE49RQ

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52EL

Fox & Hounds Road

NE52PE

Wansford Avenue

NE52UY

Kenley Road

NE52JP

Silverhill Drive

NE59ED

West Fenham

NE52JD

Deanham Gardens

NE52EA

Bruce Gardens

NE52JB

Angerton Gardens

NE49LN

Newminster Road

NE49LQ

Lonnen Avenue

NE52SU

Crummock Road

NE49SH

Dahlia Place

NE52QE

Ovington Grove

NE52UP

Slatyford Lane

NE52HQ

Reedsmouth Place

NE52TR

Caroline Cottages

NE52FJ

Stapleford Close

NE52UR

West Road

NE52JA

Angerton Gardens

NE49RP

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52NT

Dewley Road

NE49LG

Hoyle Avenue

NE52DN

Bellister Grove

NE49RJ

West Road

NE52SH

Slatyford Lane

NE52XL

Rookwood Road

NE52TB

Silloth Avenue

NE52TL

Farlam Road

NE51WR

Slatyford Lane

NE49XY

Cedar Road

NE49JX

West Road

NE59DQ

Slatyford Lane

NE52HH

Silver Lonnen

NE49LU

Hoyle Avenue

NE49SD

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52HD

Silver Lonnen

NE53JH

Stamfordham Road

NE52US

Caroline Pit Cottages

NE52QB

Ovington Grove

NE52FA

Terry Cooney Place

NE49YB

Olive Place

NE59DG

Slatyford Lane

NE52SE

Slatyford Lane

NE52DR

St Cuthberts Road

NE52DH

Lanercost Drive

NE52QU

Robsheugh Place

NE52SA

Beaufront Gardens

NE52XJ

Tebay Drive

NE52QD

Ovington Grove

NE52DU

Rothley Avenue

NE52UX

Tirril Place

NE52UU

Haydon Place

NE52SN

Loweswater Road

NE52AA

Slatyford Lane

NE52NN

Greentree Square

NE52XA

Whitbeck Road

NE49BZ

Vicus Street

NE52QX

Rudchester Place

NE52XQ

Ormsby Green

NE52UQ

Slatyford Lane

NE52HL

Henshaw Place

NE52QR

Nafferton Place

NE49BW

Praetorian Road

NE52HT

Bavington Drive

NE49LT

Mimosa Place

NE52TH

Wasdale Road

NE52TP

Crummock Road

NE49RS

Two Ball Lonnen

NE59EE

West Fenham

NE52ED

Warenford Place

NE52QT

Dissington Place

NE49SA

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52EH

St Cuthberts Green

NE52UN

Slatyford Lane

NE52EU

Abbotsmeade Close

NE52EE

Colwell Place

NE52DY

Benwell Hill Road

NE52JN

Silver Lonnen

NE52XE

Tebay Drive

NE52PD

Finsmere Place

NE159WR

Slatyford Lane

NE52XB

Whitbeck Road

NE52TF

Pooley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.