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NE5 2XL

Rookwood Road

West Fenham

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Overview

Postcode NE5 2XL 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 1.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denton Dene North.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Fenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.4%

Approximately 37.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Fenham is £42,718 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from NE5 2XL.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenham near NE5 2XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE5 2XL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDenton Dene NorthLargeWalking directions to Denton Dene North

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
4,744.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.1(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.51(+26%)
Public order
19.19(+134%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.99(+40%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(+71%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
96.06%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
Arab
2
0.72%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.41%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.72%
Apprenticeship
32
13.85%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
35.97%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.34%
Owns outright
31
22.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.79%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in West Fenham

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £207K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Fenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£237,000£235
Semi-Detached45£185,000£193
Terraced35£155,000£172
Flats16£86,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Fenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Fenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Fenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Fenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Fenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Fenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 2XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202516, Rookwood Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2XLTerracedFreehold£170,000
09 May 202522, Beetham Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2XSTerracedFreehold£130,374
17 Apr 20251, Beetham Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2XSTerracedFreehold£130,000
12 Jan 202628, Haydon Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UUTerracedFreehold£155,000
28 Feb 202555, Haydon Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UUTerracedFreehold£127,500

Schools

In the NE5 2XL postcode area, located within Fenham, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 2XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBroadwood Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, NewcastleAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryBeech Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 2XL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 2XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgens701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7QQWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalDenton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE5 2XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Mitchell

West Fenham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardWest FenhamE05011460
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FenhamE02001726
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 019CE01008345
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 2XL

Is NE5 2XL (Fenham) safe?

The area around NE5 2XL 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.

What is the average house price near NE5 2XL?

The median sale price around NE5 2XL in Fenham is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE5 2XL?

There are 16 schools close to NE5 2XL, including Broadwood Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle and Beech Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE5 2XL?

NE5 2XL 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).

Who represents NE5 2XL (Fenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 2XL is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).