Area360 logo

Postcode insights

NE5 2GG

West Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Overview

Postcode NE5 2GG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 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 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Fenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from NE5 2GG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.3 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 2GG postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHilton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThomas Walling Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFarne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miLidlStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF
0.3 miIcelandFulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB
0.4 miLondisBriarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD
0.4 miAsdaStamfordham Road, Westerhope, NE5 2LD
0.5 miPremierDenton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA

Data Sources

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