Postcode NE5 2RT 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 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
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 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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 of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2RT.
Cowgate near NE5 2RT 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £150,975 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £241,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £90,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £166,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £148,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2RT 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 2RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Locally | 50 Willow Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TN | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.