Postcode NE5 2RX is located in a major urban area, within the West Fenham area 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 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year. The median sale price in West Fenham is £168,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,200 and £207,500. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Cowgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,270 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from NE5 2RX.
Cowgate near NE5 2RX 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 2.1 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,625 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £237,000 | £223 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £179,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 34 | £154,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 12 | £85,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,250 | £82,000 | £145,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £175,500 | £73,000 | £132,500 | £124,995 |
| 2018 | £150,500 | £73,000 | £123,000 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £197,500 | £80,000 | £132,000 | £109,000 |
| 2020 | £177,500 | £68,500 | £139,950 | £133,000 |
| 2021 | £379,995 | £83,500 | £149,250 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £359,995 | £82,250 | £163,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £204,998 | £95,000 | £157,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £216,000 | £90,500 | £153,500 | £144,005 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £94,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £199,250 | £85,000 | £179,000 | £154,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150 | £120 | £145 | £134 |
| 2017 | £172 | £105 | £137 | £133 |
| 2018 | £184 | £98 | £129 | £133 |
| 2019 | £191 | £104 | £144 | £128 |
| 2020 | £195 | £101 | £146 | £138 |
| 2021 | £236 | £127 | £163 | £157 |
| 2022 | £246 | £116 | £170 | £180 |
| 2023 | £215 | £128 | £168 | £166 |
| 2024 | £224 | £135 | £174 | £172 |
| 2025 | £203 | £133 | £186 | £168 |
| 2026 | £229 | £130 | £198 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | 26, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 29, Acomb Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £113,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 53, Silver Lonnen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2HB | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 85, Netherby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2RU | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 225, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JH | Flats | Leasehold | £91,000 |
In the NE5 2RX postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2012. | |
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 May 2021. | |
Thomas Walling Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 May 2021
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2012
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 2RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
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 2RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Mitchell
West Fenham - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 2RX records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around NE5 2RX in West Fenham is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE5 2RX, including English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham (Good), Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Good) and Stocksfield Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 2RX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,270 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 2RX is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).