Postcode NE5 2EN is located in a major urban area, within the West Fenham area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Fenham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year. The median sale price in West Fenham is £168,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,200 and £207,500. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Fenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,471 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 2EN.
Fenham near NE5 2EN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,625 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £237,000 | £223 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £179,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 34 | £154,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 12 | £85,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,250 | £82,000 | £145,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £175,500 | £73,000 | £132,500 | £124,995 |
| 2018 | £150,500 | £73,000 | £123,000 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £197,500 | £80,000 | £132,000 | £109,000 |
| 2020 | £177,500 | £68,500 | £139,950 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £379,995 | £83,500 | £149,250 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £359,995 | £82,250 | £163,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £204,998 | £95,000 | £157,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £216,000 | £90,500 | £153,500 | £144,005 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £94,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £199,250 | £85,000 | £179,000 | £154,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150 | £120 | £145 | £134 |
| 2017 | £172 | £105 | £137 | £133 |
| 2018 | £184 | £98 | £129 | £133 |
| 2019 | £191 | £104 | £144 | £128 |
| 2020 | £195 | £101 | £146 | £138 |
| 2021 | £236 | £127 | £163 | £157 |
| 2022 | £246 | £116 | £170 | £180 |
| 2023 | £215 | £128 | £168 | £166 |
| 2024 | £224 | £135 | £174 | £172 |
| 2025 | £203 | £133 | £186 | £168 |
| 2026 | £229 | £130 | £198 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | 23, Lemington Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 45, Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,005 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 5, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 35, Stocksfield Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DX | Terraced | Freehold | £266,850 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 21, Stocksfield Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DX | Terraced | Freehold | £192,500 |
In the NE5 2EN postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Cuthbert's High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
St Cuthbert's High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Feb 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2012. | |
Sacred Heart Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2012
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 2EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Smileys | Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XT | Walking directions to Smileys |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE5 2EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Mitchell
West Fenham - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 2EN records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NE5 2EN in West Fenham is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE5 2EN, including Stocksfield Avenue Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's High School (Good) and Sacred Heart Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 2EN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 2EN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).