Postcode NE5 2RA 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 185.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Denton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Denton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2RA.
Denton near NE5 2RA 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £291,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £141,500 |
10 year median price trend in Denton & Westerhope
In the NE5 2RA postcode area, located within Denton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | West Denton Way, West Denton, NE5 2RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Westerhope Convenience Store | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HL | Walking directions to Westerhope Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 01/01/2026.