Postcode NE5 2JB 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 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2JB.
Cowgate near NE5 2JB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2JB postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Locally | 50 Willow Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TN | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9SZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.