Postcode NE4 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the West Fenham area 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 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year. The median sale price in West Fenham is £168,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,200 and £207,500. The nearest station is MetroCentre, 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 3,186 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,625 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £237,000 | £223 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £179,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 34 | £154,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 12 | £85,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,250 | £82,000 | £145,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £175,500 | £73,000 | £132,500 | £124,995 |
| 2018 | £150,500 | £73,000 | £123,000 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £197,500 | £80,000 | £132,000 | £109,000 |
| 2020 | £177,500 | £68,500 | £139,950 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £379,995 | £83,500 | £149,250 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £359,995 | £82,250 | £163,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £204,998 | £95,000 | £157,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £216,000 | £90,500 | £153,500 | £144,005 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £94,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £199,250 | £85,000 | £179,000 | £154,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150 | £120 | £145 | £134 |
| 2017 | £172 | £105 | £137 | £133 |
| 2018 | £184 | £98 | £129 | £133 |
| 2019 | £191 | £104 | £144 | £128 |
| 2020 | £195 | £101 | £146 | £138 |
| 2021 | £236 | £127 | £163 | £157 |
| 2022 | £246 | £116 | £170 | £180 |
| 2023 | £215 | £128 | £168 | £166 |
| 2024 | £224 | £135 | £174 | £172 |
| 2025 | £203 | £133 | £186 | £168 |
| 2026 | £229 | £130 | £198 | £181 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE4 9BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 4, Praetorian Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9BW | Detached | Freehold | £421,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 5, Asturian Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9BG | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 45, Acanthus Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9YE | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 17, Acanthus Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9YE | Terraced | Freehold | £146,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 67, Acanthus Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9YE | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 |
In the NE4 9BW postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Trinity Solutions Academy | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated. | |
Trinity Solutions Academy ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Trinity Academy Newcastle | Academy special converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2025. | |
Trinity Academy Newcastle ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Nov 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE4 9BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Mitchell
West Fenham - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE4 9BW records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE4 9BW in West Fenham is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NE4 9BW, including Trinity Solutions Academy, Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited and Trinity Academy Newcastle (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE4 9BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE4 9BW is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).