Postcode NE5 2SY 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 Fenham area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Fenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Fenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Fenham is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 2SY.
Fenham near NE5 2SY 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £421,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Fenham
In the NE5 2SY postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.