Postcode NE5 3DX 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 Cowgate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
Cowgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from NE5 3DX.
Cowgate near NE5 3DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 3DX postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 8 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.