Postcode NE5 3EY 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 very high crime levels, with around 128.6 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 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
Kenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from NE5 3EY.
Kenton near NE5 3EY 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 3EY postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.