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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 53 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
53
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
21.84(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-46%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+2%)
Burglary
4.98(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-59%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£324,898
Flats10£110,000
Semi-Detached58£191,500
Terraced54£169,500

10 years median price trend in Westerhope

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

All postcodes in Westerhope

NE51EW

Hillhead Parkway

NE55HQ

Wheatfield Road

NE51UX

Janus Close

NE51QG

Nuneaton Way

NE51TP

Knightside Walk

NE52LD

Stamfordham Road

NE52NA

Garthfield Corner

NE55JU

Chipchase Crescent

NE55QN

Hillhead Way

NE55QX

Dewley Place

NE55QY

Dewley Place

NE51ET

Dahlia Road

NE51TF

Greenway

NE51TZ

Kidderminster Drive

NE51YE

Madeira Close

NE51NL

Stamfordham Road

NE51RZ

Grosvenor Way

NE51SD

Glendale Close

NE51SX

Greenway

NE55QS

Hillhead Way

NE51EH

Frenton Close

NE51FG

Chapel

NE51LD

Dulverston Close

NE51LF

Hillhead Parkway

NE55QH

Dilston Drive

NE55QU

Whorlton Place

NE51TE

Hartburn Drive

NE51XD

North Walbottle Road

NE55PX

Baybridge Road

NE55QJ

Dilston Drive

NE55QZ

Dewley Place

NE51JD

Denham Walk

NE51ST

Glenwood Walk

NE51SZ

Hartburn Drive

NE51TS

Kelson Way

NE55LP

Westward Court

NE51RU

Grosvenor Way

NE51UZ

Coley Hill Close

NE55AG

The Square

NE55NH

Downend Road

NE55PU

Naworth Drive

NE51DE

Allerdale Drive

NE51HW

Egham Road

NE51QJ

Marquis Avenue

NE51SA

Greenway

NE51UL

Ladybank

NE51YN

Minerva Close

NE51SL

Gilmore Close

NE51JB

Dunbar Close

NE51NZ

Broadfield Meadows

NE52NB

Reay Gardens

NE55HB

Stamfordham Road

NE55HP

Belmont Cottages

NE51JU

Hillhead Parkway

NE51SJ

Glebe Close

NE51UB

Kenmoor Way

NE55NB

Roachburn Road

NE51JW

Hillhead Parkway

NE55HU

Buxton Gardens

NE55QQ

Naworth Drive

NE51EF

Hanover Walk

NE51YD

Madeira Close

NE55HL

Denton & Westerhope

NE51YF

Marquis Avenue

NE55JD

Woburn Way

NE51SG

Gleneagle Close

NE55QT

Hillhead Way

NE51PF

Burnview Court

NE51PX

Aberford Close

NE51QW

Callerton View

NE52LX

Windsor Crescent

NE52PN

Gofton Walk

NE55HD

Stamfordham Road

NE55LT

Langdon Road

NE55PP

Rogerson Terrace

NE51DR

Hillhead Parkway

NE51ER

Hillhead Parkway

NE51QH

Whorlton Terrace

NE51RX

Grosvenor Court

NE51SQ

Garner Close

NE51UF

Juniper Walk

NE54AF

Crispin Court

NE55NT

Trafford Walk

NE51UH

Ladybank

NE51EP

Clifton Walk

NE51LT

Dunford Gardens

NE51RY

Grosvenor Court

NE51YH

Magenta Crescent

NE52LN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE55QB

Chipchase Crescent

NE51DJ

Orchid Drive

NE51TG

Ingram Drive

NE51UE

Juniper Walk

NE51QN

Nuneaton Way

NE51HR

Chadderton Drive

NE51JA

Dalton Place

NE51JH

Denham Walk

NE51LA

Eddrington Grove

NE51RT

Highgrove

NE54PP

Pilton Road

Data Sources

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