Postcode NE5 1SJ 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 very low crime levels, with around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 1SJ.
Westerhope near NE5 1SJ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chapel
In the NE5 1SJ postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 1SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hartburn Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1TE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Ainsdale Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Chapel House Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.