Postcode NE5 2NU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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 of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from NE5 2NU.
Fenham near NE5 2NU 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 2.2 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 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 | 6 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2NU postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Briarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.