Postcode NE5 2HL 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from NE5 2HL.
Fenham near NE5 2HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £421,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £89,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £146,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2HL postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.