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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

NE55NH

Downend Road

NE51UL

Ladybank

NE51TS

Kelson Way

NE51ST

Glenwood Walk

NE55PS

Mitford Drive

NE51YQ

Magenta Crescent

NE54LZ

Rapperton Court

NE51UY

Jonquil Close

NE55NB

Roachburn Road

NE52LE

Stamfordham Road

NE52LS

Denton Grove

NE51TL

Jasmin Avenue

NE55PP

Rogerson Terrace

NE55PZ

Bamburgh Road

NE55QP

Naworth Drive

NE51LF

Hillhead Parkway

NE51TP

Knightside Walk

NE51YB

Malaga Close

NE51HH

Cotter Riggs Walk

NE52LJ

Greenfield Avenue

NE54FA

Brockwell Grove

NE51TZ

Kidderminster Drive

NE55BB

Olive Close

NE51SS

Glenwood Walk

NE55QQ

Naworth Drive

NE51UX

Janus Close

NE55JQ

Beaumont Terrace

NE52LD

Stamfordham Road

NE51UR

Lupin Close

NE52LL

West Avenue

NE55QG

Naworth Drive

NE51JE

Denham Walk

NE55HD

Stamfordham Road

NE51EF

Hanover Walk

NE52LY

Garthfield Crescent

NE51YA

Mangrove Close

NE51DH

Carnation Way

NE51FG

Chapel

NE51EN

Chudleigh Gardens

NE52PL

Glantlees

NE51YE

Madeira Close

NE51PE

Broadfield Meadows

NE52LB

Stamfordham Road

NE54PQ

Pilton Walk

NE51DT

Shopping Centre

NE55JX

Wheatfield Road

NE55JA

North Avenue

NE51QH

Whorlton Terrace

NE51EP

Clifton Walk

NE51HS

Chadderton Drive

NE55ND

Roachburn Road

NE55LU

Langdon Road

NE55PQ

Bamburgh Road

NE55JN

Beaumont Terrace

NE55NF

Chapel Grange

NE51QJ

Marquis Avenue

NE51SZ

Hartburn Drive

NE51QU

Ashton Close

NE55HE

Stamfordham Road

NE55HX

Matlock Gardens

NE55NP

Brendale Avenue

NE55NL

Horwood Avenue

NE51QD

Newsham Close

NE51YH

Magenta Crescent

NE51LS

West Meadows

NE55PT

Naworth Drive

NE55HT

Chatsworth Gardens

NE55HA

Stamfordham Road

NE51TT

Kenmoor Way

Data Sources

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