Postcode NE5 3EH 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 Blakelaw area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Blakelaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.1 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 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from NE5 3EH.
Blakelaw near NE5 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £153,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £155,500 |
10 years price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3EH postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.