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About

Westerhope is a residential area located in the western outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is primarily known for its suburban character, with a mix of housing types including detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected to the city centre via major roads like the A1 and A69, as well as local bus services. Westerhope also features several green spaces, including Westerhope Golf Club and nearby Walbottle Dene, offering recreational opportunities for residents.

The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community facilities such as Westerhope Library. While it lacks a bustling high street, it provides essential services for day-to-day living. Westerhope is situated close to larger retail hubs like Kingston Park, which offer additional shopping and leisure options. The area appeals to families and commuters seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Newcastle’s city centre.

Area overview

On average Westerhope has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Westerhope: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 168 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
Detached42£315,000
Flats10£110,000
Semi-Detached63£200,000
Terraced53£162,500

10 years median price trend in Westerhope

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

All postcodes in Westerhope

NE55QE

Ayton Close

NE51JG

Eddrington Grove

NE51LJ

Hillhead Parkway

NE51NJ

Hillhead Road

NE51UT

Lobelia Close

NE55QR

Hillhead Way

NE55QF

Naworth Drive

NE55NP

Brendale Avenue

NE51FH

Westerhope

NE51HX

Dawlish Place

NE51QE

Claverdon Street

NE51TU

Kearton Avenue

NE51TX

Kearton Avenue

NE51UY

Greenway

NE51YQ

Magenta Crescent

NE51YW

Mandarin Close

NE55HQ

Wheatfield Road

NE55JX

West Avenue

NE51DD

Allerdale Drive

NE51DH

Carnation Way

NE51DZ

Westerhope

NE52LS

Denton Grove

NE55JP

Beaumont Terrace

NE55LU

Langdon Road

NE55NF

Chapel Grange

NE51JZ

Elston Close

NE51LB

Eshmere Crescent

NE51UW

Ladybank

NE52LB

Greenfield Avenue

NE52LT

Briarside

NE55PT

Baybridge Road

NE55PY

Marsham Road

NE51AZ

Westerhope

NE51UX

Janus Close

NE52PJ

Glantlees

NE55HS

Highfield Close

NE55ND

Roachburn Road

NE55PR

Norham Drive

NE55PS

Mitford Drive

NE55QL

Naworth Drive

NE51AG

Hartburn Close

NE51JE

Dorchester Close

NE51SU

Greenway

NE51UA

Kinver Drive

NE51UR

Lupin Close

NE51XA

Coley Green

NE52LP

Edna Terrace

NE52LQ

Mary Terrace

NE55HH

Crispin Court

NE55JA

Lynden Gardens

NE55JE

Westerhope

NE55JG

Berkshire Close

NE55QP

Naworth Drive

NE51NH

Hillhead Road

NE51QF

Claverdon Street

NE51SF

Granville Drive

NE51SW

Gracefield Close

NE51TT

Kelso Close

NE51UJ

Ladybank

NE51YB

Malaga Close

NE52LR

Edna Terrace

NE52LU

Windsor Crescent

NE52PP

West Denton Way

NE51DT

Chapel House Drive

NE51ES

Westerhope

NE54LZ

Newbiggin Lane

NE55HX

Buxton Gardens

NE55JN

Beaumont Terrace

NE55NR

Hillhead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.