Postcode NE5 1AW is located in a major urban area, within the Callerton & Throckley ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Westerhope area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 1AW.
Westerhope near NE5 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Callerton & Throckley area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 113 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £176,250 |
10 year median price trend in Callerton & Throckley
In the NE5 1AW postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.