Postcode NE5 1WR is located in a major urban area, within the West Fenham ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region , and forms part of the Fenham area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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 of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NE5 1WR.
Fenham near NE5 1WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £144,500 |
10 years price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 1WR postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.