Postcode NE5 2PG 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 Denton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 2.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Denton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Denton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from NE5 2PG.
Denton near NE5 2PG 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.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £294,975 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £181,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 81 | £139,000 | £169 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,975 | £70,000 | £126,500 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £65,225 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £180,998 | £69,000 | £135,000 | £114,500 |
| 2019 | £194,995 | £69,000 | £150,000 | £119,995 |
| 2020 | £209,250 | £78,250 | £143,750 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £72,500 | £157,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £78,725 | £171,625 | £132,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £82,500 | £165,000 | £139,975 |
| 2024 | £232,500 | £87,975 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £294,975 | £95,250 | £175,000 | £139,475 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £100,000 | £195,000 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £90 | £142 | £133 |
| 2017 | £197 | £124 | £140 | £122 |
| 2018 | £201 | £102 | £149 | £137 |
| 2019 | £201 | £92 | £161 | £142 |
| 2020 | £187 | £126 | £162 | £128 |
| 2021 | £204 | £108 | £163 | £137 |
| 2022 | £225 | £121 | £199 | £157 |
| 2023 | £249 | £105 | £182 | £155 |
| 2024 | £242 | £132 | £182 | £141 |
| 2025 | £256 | £140 | £197 | £166 |
| 2026 | £255 | £110 | £227 | £174 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2PG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2025 | 37, Fordmoss Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RG | Flats | Leasehold | £39,999 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 43, Fourstones, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 37, Fourstones, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 24, Fourstones, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2PT | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 23, Fairspring, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NE5 2PG postcode area, located within Denton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2NF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Briarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tracey Ann Mitchell
Denton & Westerhope - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 2PG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2PG in Denton is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE5 2PG, including Beech Hill Primary School (Good), Mary Astell Academy (Requires improvement) and Thomas Bewick School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 2PG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,314 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 2PG is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Ann Mitchell (Newcastle Independents).