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NE5 2NB

Denton & Westerhope

Newcastle upon Tyne

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Westerhope / Denton & Westerhope / NE5 2NB

Overview

Postcode NE5 2NB is located in a major urban area, within the Denton & Westerhope ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region , and forms part of the Westerhope area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Westerhope has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Westerhope has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from NE5 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Westerhope near NE5 2NB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Denton & Westerhope

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £415,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£235,000
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached51£165,000
Terraced51£130,000

10 years price trend in Denton & Westerhope

Schools

In the NE5 2NB postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHilton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFarne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThomas Walling Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miLondisBriarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD
0.3 miAsdaStamfordham Road, Westerhope, NE5 2LD
0.3 miAldiDenton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LS
0.3 miPremierDenton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA
0.5 miLidlStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF

Data Sources

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