Postcode NE5 3BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blakelaw ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Kenton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kenton is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kenton is £37,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from NE5 3BJ.
Kenton near NE5 3BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3BJ postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 95 Ponteland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3AH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Cowgate MiniMarket | Fouracres Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AR | Walking directions to Cowgate MiniMarket |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9SZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.