Postcode NE5 1LA is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Westerhope area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.7 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 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 1LA.
Westerhope near NE5 1LA 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Chapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £219,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chapel
In the NE5 1LA postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ainsdale Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Chapel House Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hartburn Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1TE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.