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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 160 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-Detached56£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

NE51SP

Glenhurst Drive

NE51UN

Ladybank

NE51UU

Lilac Close

NE51JG

Eddrington Grove

NE51LJ

Hillhead Parkway

NE51NJ

Hillhead Road

NE55NP

Brendale Avenue

NE55QF

Naworth Drive

NE55QR

Hillhead Way

NE51UT

Lobelia Close

NE51HX

Dawlish Place

NE51QE

Claverdon Street

NE51TU

Kenmoor Way

NE51UY

Jonquil Close

NE51YW

Mandarin Close

NE51FH

Chapel

NE51TX

Kearton Avenue

NE51YQ

Magenta Crescent

NE55JX

Wheatfield Road

NE51DZ

Petunia Grove

NE52LS

Denton Grove

NE55JP

Beaumont Terrace

NE55NF

Chapel Grange

NE52LT

Briar Side

NE55PT

Naworth Drive

NE55PY

Marsham Road

NE51DD

Allerdale Drive

NE51DH

Carnation Way

NE55LU

Langdon Road

NE51JZ

Elston Close

NE51LB

Eshmere Crescent

NE51UW

Ladybank

NE52LB

Stamfordham Road

NE52PJ

Glantlees

NE55ND

Roachburn Road

NE55PR

Norham Drive

NE51AZ

Hodgson Close

NE55HS

Highfield Road

NE55PS

Mitford Drive

NE55QL

Naworth Drive

NE51UA

Kinver Drive

NE51UR

Lupin Close

NE52LP

Lily Terrace

NE52LQ

Mary Terrace

NE55HH

Stamfordham Road

NE55JE

Rowedge Walk

NE55JG

Berkshire Close

NE55QP

Naworth Drive

NE51AG

Hartburn Close

NE51JE

Denham Walk

NE51SU

Greenway

NE51XA

Coley Green

NE55JA

North Avenue

NE51QF

Nedderton Close

NE51SF

Grosvenor Way

NE51SW

Gracefield Close

NE51TT

Kenmoor Way

NE52LU

Windsor Crescent

NE51NH

Hillhead Road

NE51UJ

Ladybank

NE51YB

Malaga Close

NE52LR

Edna Terrace

NE52PP

Gofton Walk

NE51ES

Lily Place

NE54LZ

Rapperton Court

NE55JN

Beaumont Terrace

NE51DT

Shopping Centre

NE55HX

Matlock Gardens

NE55NR

Wedmore Road

Data Sources

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