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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

NE49XU

Cedar Road

NE52DX

Stocksfield Avenue

NE52DQ

St Cuthberts Road

NE52HN

Ancroft Place

NE52EJ

Silverhill Drive

NE52ET

West Road

NE52FL

Stapleford Close

NE52BT

Ashleigh Road

NE49RN

Two Ball Lonnen

NE52QA

Ovington Grove

NE52QH

Ovington Grove

NE52HU

Bavington Drive

NE52EB

Benwell Hill Gardens

NE52XT

Keswick Grove

NE52GF

Williston Close

NE52XS

Beetham Crescent

Data Sources

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