Postcode NE5 1YR 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 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 2.8 miles away. There are 4 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 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 1YR.
Westerhope near NE5 1YR 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Chapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £545,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £128,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £212,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £199,950 |
10 years price trend in Chapel
In the NE5 1YR postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Westerhope Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Milecastle Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Knop Law Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.