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About

Westerhope is a residential suburb situated in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments. It functions as a commuter base, with good road links towards the city centre and the A1.

The local centre along Hillhead Parkway provides everyday shops and services. A notable community feature is its proximity to the Town Moor, offering extensive green space. The area is also home to the Westerhope Golf Club, a long-established course set within the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Westerhope has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year. There are 2 schools in Westerhope: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westerhope is home to around 10,853 people, with a population density of about 3,750.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westerhope Population
10,853
Population density
3,750.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.07(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.06(-49%)
Shoplifting
10.69(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-60%)
Vehicle crime
4.42(+8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,271
94.69%
Indian
89
0.82%
Other White
89
0.82%
African
59
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
50
0.46%
Total population: 10,847

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,501
27.14%
No qualifications
1,852
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,618
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
913
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 9,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,324
47.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,526
30.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
410
8.31%
Social rents from council
373
7.56%
Other social rented
190
3.85%
Total households: 4,933

Property prices in Westerhope

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westerhope 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 Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£322,000£3,011
Flats11£116,000£2,026
Semi-Detached70£200,000£2,583
Terraced61£165,500£2,200

10 years median price trend in Westerhope

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

All postcodes in Westerhope

NE51TW

Knightside Walk

NE54AF

Crispin Court

NE51EG

Hanover Close

NE51NJ

Hillhead Road

NE51YR

Magenta Crescent

NE55QJ

Dilston Drive

NE51SX

Greenway

NE51JJ

Dundee Close

NE52LQ

Mary Terrace

NE51SY

Hartburn Drive

NE51YJ

Magenta Crescent

NE51LJ

Hillhead Parkway

NE55JH

West Avenue

NE51UW

Ladybank

NE51UU

Lilac Close

NE55PU

Naworth Drive

NE51LH

Hillhead Parkway

NE51DJ

Orchid Drive

NE55QL

Naworth Drive

NE55HB

Stamfordham Road

NE52PW

Gofton Walk

NE55NJ

Downend Road

NE55QE

Ayton Close

NE51SF

Grosvenor Way

NE55LX

Langdon Road

NE51YG

Marquis Avenue

NE54PP

Pilton Road

NE51SR

Greystead Close

NE51JA

Dalton Place

NE51LT

Dunford Gardens

NE55QY

Dewley Place

NE55JE

Rowedge Walk

NE51AG

Hartburn Close

NE55QS

Hillhead Way

NE55HH

Stamfordham Road

NE55HR

Bournemouth Gardens

NE51SJ

Glebe Close

NE55PX

Baybridge Road

NE51HR

Chadderton Drive

NE52LP

Lily Terrace

NE52ND

Wellfield Lane

NE51YF

Marquis Avenue

NE51YN

Minerva Close

NE51HN

Chadderton Drive

NE51ER

Hillhead Parkway

NE51HX

Dawlish Place

NE51UZ

Coley Hill Close

NE51TF

Greenway

NE51RY

Grosvenor Court

NE55HL

Denton & Westerhope

NE51SE

Grosvenor Way

NE51QA

Claverdon Street

NE51SA

Greenway

NE51YP

Mandarin Close

NE51TH

Jedburgh Close

NE55QB

Chipchase Crescent

NE55QF

Naworth Drive

NE55NT

Trafford Walk

NE51ET

Dahlia Road

NE51DE

Allerdale Drive

NE51JR

Clifton Walk

NE51XA

Coley Green

NE51JZ

Elston Close

NE51UD

Kings Walk

NE51QS

Ashford Grove

NE52NA

Garthfield Corner

NE51HY

Denby Walk

NE51SD

Glendale Close

NE51UJ

Ladybank

NE51TU

Kenmoor Way

NE55LT

Langdon Road

NE55NQ

Brendale Avenue

NE55QD

Chipchase Crescent

NE55AZ

Wheatfield Road

NE51QT

Aylsham Close

NE51UH

Ladybank

NE51BF

Crispin Court

NE52NF

West Denton Way

NE55LP

Westward Court

NE51PX

Aberford Close

NE51PF

Burnview Court

NE51JF

Eden Close

NE55QZ

Dewley Place

NE55QX

Dewley Place

NE51HL

Cayton Grove

NE51TQ

Ingram Drive

NE55JD

Woburn Way

NE51RT

Highgrove

NE51JY

Hillhead Parkway

NE51SQ

Garner Close

NE51NZ

Broadfield Meadows

NE52LT

Briar Side

NE55QN

Hillhead Way

NE51SW

Gracefield Close

NE51UT

Lobelia Close

NE55HQ

Wheatfield Road

NE55QR

Hillhead Way

NE51FH

Chapel

NE51JB

Dunbar Close

NE55QU

Whorlton Place

Data Sources

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