Postcode NE5 3EB 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 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.6 miles away. There are 10 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 110.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% 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 per household in Cowgate is £43,856 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from NE5 3EB.
Cowgate near NE5 3EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blakelaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Blakelaw Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £248,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3EB postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.