Postcode NE5 1LS is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Westerhope area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year. The median sale price in Chapel is £227,000 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,250 and £277,500. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 2.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,743 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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 1LS.
Westerhope near NE5 1LS 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Chapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £337,564 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £222,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 33 | £195,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 15 | £120,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £262,000 | £96,000 | £160,000 | £152,000 |
| 2017 | £249,000 | £105,000 | £172,750 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £285,500 | £108,000 | £171,750 | £160,500 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £105,750 | £166,250 | £157,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £107,500 | £172,000 | £164,500 |
| 2021 | £283,998 | £115,000 | £189,000 | £177,250 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £120,000 | £214,000 | £189,500 |
| 2023 | £352,995 | £150,045 | £200,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £130,250 | £205,500 | £189,950 |
| 2025 | £322,000 | £130,000 | £210,000 | £188,750 |
| 2026 | £341,500 | £117,500 | £230,000 | £200,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £154 | £195 | £172 |
| 2017 | £235 | £172 | £196 | £176 |
| 2018 | £240 | £171 | £203 | £187 |
| 2019 | £237 | £166 | £207 | £184 |
| 2020 | £236 | £171 | £207 | £191 |
| 2021 | £246 | £178 | £241 | £201 |
| 2022 | £274 | £198 | £246 | £215 |
| 2023 | £271 | £186 | £234 | £218 |
| 2024 | £254 | £189 | £230 | £211 |
| 2025 | £281 | £187 | £241 | £221 |
| 2026 | £279 | £195 | £265 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 1LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2026 | 47, West Meadows, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LS | Detached | Freehold | £294,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 7, West Meadows, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LS | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 57, West Meadows, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LS | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 32, West Meadows, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LS | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 45, Ingram Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1TG | Detached | Leasehold | £357,000 |
In the NE5 1LS postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westerhope Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jan 2019. | |
Westerhope Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Jan 2019
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Milecastle Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2011. | |
Milecastle Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Feb 2011
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Simonside Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2016. | |
Simonside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2016
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE5 1LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lawrence Hunter
Chapel - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 1LS records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NE5 1LS in Chapel is £227,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE5 1LS, including Westerhope Primary School (Good), Milecastle Primary School (Good) and Simonside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 1LS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,743 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 NE5 1LS is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lawrence Hunter (Independent).