Postcode NE5 3BL 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 high crime levels, with around 117.3 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 2.3 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 high crime rate, with approximately 117.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from NE5 3BL.
Kenton near NE5 3BL 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £147,950 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3BL postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.