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NE3 3EJ

Ponteland Road

Blakelaw

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Overview

Postcode NE3 3EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blakelaw ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Blakelaw area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blakelaw Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Blakelaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from NE3 3EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakelaw near NE3 3EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE3 3EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBlakelaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Blakelaw Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
6,071.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.18(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.45(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.72(+12%)
Public order
4.49(-45%)
Shoplifting
2.24(-81%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
90%
Pakistani
4
1.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.82%
Other
4
1.82%
Irish
3
1.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
24.23%
Level 3 (A level)
41
21.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
20.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.83%
Social rents from council
31
25.83%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Blakelaw

Median price£148,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £173K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakelaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£211,000£231
Terraced38£154,000£166
Semi-Detached29£150,000£174
Flats13£91,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakelaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakelaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,000£50,000£134,248£97,000
2017£199,995£97,995£109,950£121,500
2018£215,000£57,000£121,998£129,950
2019£219,995£51,000£138,998£117,500
2020£219,995£73,000£133,500£122,950
2021£232,995£66,500£135,000£132,500
2022£237,500£93,000£139,675£132,500
2023£230,000£90,000£148,500£134,000
2024£245,000£81,000£150,000£155,000
2025£218,500£61,000£150,000£150,000
2026£91,750£160,000£147,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakelaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakelaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£86£149£115
2017£201£150£130£161
2018£212£98£145£146
2019£232£83£196£139
2020£177£105£158£159
2021£208£123£152£163
2022£239£158£159£165
2023£200£150£161£151
2024£262£121£173£166
2025£233£101£171£161
2026£139£175£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakelaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakelaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE3 3EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 20259, West Farm Mews, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UJFlatsLeasehold£99,000
18 Jun 20257, Antrim Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UGOtherFreehold£136,000
18 Jun 20257, Antrim Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,000
28 Feb 202511, Antrim Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£129,950
14 Apr 202527, Rawlston Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3XXTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the NE3 3EJ postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE3 3EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKenton Bar Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNewcastle Bridges SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryKenton SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE3 3EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE3 3EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparKenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3EDWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressPonteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3ELWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE3 3EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marion Williams

Blakelaw - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardBlakelawE05011438
ParishBlakelaw and North FenhamE04000138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlakelawE02001718
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 011AE01008296
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2013-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE3 3EJ

Is NE3 3EJ (Blakelaw) safe?

The area around NE3 3EJ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE3 3EJ?

The median sale price around NE3 3EJ in Blakelaw is £148,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE3 3EJ?

There are 12 schools close to NE3 3EJ, including Kenton Bar Primary School (Good), Newcastle Bridges School (Outstanding) and Kenton School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE3 3EJ?

NE3 3EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE3 3EJ (Blakelaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE3 3EJ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marion Williams (Labour Party).