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 high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Cowgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Cowgate is £43,856 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.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.1 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £237,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £185,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 16 | £86,000 | £128 |
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 | £252,500 | £94,500 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £220,500 | £85,000 | £182,500 | £158,000 |
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 | £236 | £133 | £186 | £168 |
| 2026 | £235 | £130 | £198 | £185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 53, Silver Lonnen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2HB | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 26, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 29, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £113,500 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 31, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £133,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 20, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the NE5 2HB postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 2HB, 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 2HB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE5 2HB in Cowgate is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE5 2HB, including English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham (Good), Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Good) and Stocksfield Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 2HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,270 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 2HB is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).