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NE5 2EB

West Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Fenham / West Fenham / NE5 2EB

Overview

Postcode NE5 2EB 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 high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Fenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from NE5 2EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenham near NE5 2EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in West Fenham

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£245,000
Flats18£90,000
Semi-Detached39£165,000
Terraced38£144,500

10 years price trend in West Fenham

Schools

In the NE5 2EB postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Cuthbert's High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStocksfield Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHadrian SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodCedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU
0.3 miPremierCedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA
0.4 miOne StopNetherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD
0.4 miLifestyle Express159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.