Postcode NE4 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the West Fenham ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Fenham area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Fenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE4 9BW.
Fenham near NE4 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £421,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £89,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £146,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE4 9BW postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE4 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 101 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Watan Foods | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PX | Walking directions to Watan Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.