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NE5 3EN

Ponteland Road

Blakelaw

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Overview

Postcode NE5 3EN 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 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenton is £43,988 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 2.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blakelaw Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
47.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 80 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.3%

Approximately 47.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kenton is £43,988 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from NE5 3EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kenton near NE5 3EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE5 3EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBlakelaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Blakelaw Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
6,949.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.02(+97%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.85(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(-20%)
Other crime
7.39(+99%)
Public order
7.39(-10%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
55.13%
African
33
12.55%
Other Asian
14
5.32%
Other Black
14
5.32%
Other White
14
5.32%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
32.04%
No qualifications
32
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
47.25%
Owns with a mortgage
18
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
15.38%
Shared ownership
10
10.99%
Owns outright
6
6.59%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Blakelaw

Median price£148,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £173K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakelaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£211,000£231
Terraced38£154,000£166
Semi-Detached29£150,000£174
Flats13£91,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakelaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakelaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,000£50,000£134,248£97,000
2017£199,995£97,995£109,950£121,500
2018£215,000£57,000£121,998£129,950
2019£219,995£51,000£138,998£117,500
2020£219,995£73,000£133,500£122,950
2021£232,995£66,500£135,000£132,500
2022£237,500£93,000£139,675£132,500
2023£230,000£90,000£148,500£134,000
2024£245,000£81,000£150,000£155,000
2025£218,500£61,000£150,000£150,000
2026£91,750£160,000£147,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakelaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakelaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£86£149£115
2017£201£150£130£161
2018£212£98£145£146
2019£232£83£196£139
2020£177£105£158£159
2021£208£123£152£163
2022£239£158£159£165
2023£200£150£161£151
2024£262£121£173£166
2025£233£101£171£161
2026£139£175£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakelaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakelaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202515, Neston Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3GSTerracedFreehold£176,000
17 Apr 202510, Fuchsia Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
02 Jun 202631, Hillsleigh Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£94,000
15 Aug 202545, Heathfield Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3HATerracedFreehold£110,000
20 Jun 20258, Ambergate Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3GNTerracedFreehold£173,000

Schools

In the NE5 3EN postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 3EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableNewcastle Bridges SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryKenton SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryKenton Bar Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 3EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLifestyle ExpressPonteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3ELWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSparKenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3EDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiMcKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3ABWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE5 3EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marion Williams

Blakelaw - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardBlakelawE05011438
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KentonE02001715
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 008EE01008377
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 3EN

Is NE5 3EN (Kenton) safe?

The area around NE5 3EN records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE5 3EN?

The median sale price around NE5 3EN in Kenton is £148,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE5 3EN?

There are 11 schools close to NE5 3EN, including Newcastle Bridges School (Outstanding), Kenton School (Requires improvement) and Kenton Bar Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE5 3EN?

NE5 3EN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE5 3EN (Kenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 3EN is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marion Williams (Labour Party).