Postcode NE5 2XJ 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 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 nearest station is Blaydon, about 1.7 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 the United Kingdom, 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 82.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from NE5 2XJ.
Fenham near NE5 2XJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) in West Fenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £237,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £185,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 16 | £86,000 | £128 |
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 | £252,500 | £94,500 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £220,500 | £85,000 | £182,500 | £158,000 |
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 | £236 | £133 | £186 | £168 |
| 2026 | £235 | £130 | £198 | £185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 25, Woodbrook Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2XR | Terraced | Freehold | £83,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 11, Stoneylea Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 30, The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 1, Risby Mews, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2AJ | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 12, Ashleigh Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 |
In the NE5 2XJ postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 2XJ, 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 2XJ 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE5 2XJ in Fenham is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE5 2XJ, including Broadwood Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle and Thomas Bewick School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 2XJ 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 2XJ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).