Postcode NE5 2HB 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 Cowgate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Cowgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from NE5 2HB.
Cowgate near NE5 2HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £144,500 |
10 years price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2HB postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.