Postcode NE5 2SS 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 Fenham area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 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 Blaydon, about 1.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,946 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.3% 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 per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2SS.
Fenham near NE5 2SS 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 2SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 1, Silloth Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 1, Caroline Cottages, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2TD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 6, Farlam Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2TL | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 3, Windermere Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2TJ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 32, Slatyford Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,250 |
In the NE5 2SS postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 11 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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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| 0.5 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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| 0.6 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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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2NF | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2SS, 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 2SS records about 134 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE5 2SS in West Fenham is £168,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE5 2SS, including Stocksfield Avenue Primary School (Good), Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 2SS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,946 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 2SS is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).