Postcode NE5 2DS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.3% 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 per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2DS.
Fenham near NE5 2DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £421,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £89,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £146,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2DS postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Smileys | Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XT | Walking directions to Smileys |
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.