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NE5 3HE

Harehills Avenue

Blakelaw

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Detailed insights for NE5 3HE

Overview

Postcode NE5 3HE 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 Newcastle, about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 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
68.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

68.3%

Approximately 68.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from NE5 3HE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE5 3HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlakelaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Blakelaw Park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
7,955 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
210
54.12%
Other White
59
15.21%
African
33
8.51%
Other Asian
29
7.47%
Bangladeshi
26
6.7%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
32.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
24.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.5%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
64.29%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Owns outright
7
5.56%
Other social rented
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 3HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202545, Heathfield Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3HATerracedFreehold£110,000
02 Jun 202631, Hillsleigh Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£94,000
19 Mar 202631, Murrayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£92,000
01 Aug 202511, Murrayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EYFlatsLeasehold£55,000
26 May 20265, Wansfell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the NE5 3HE postcode area, located within Kenton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 3HE
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 3HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 3HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressPonteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3ELWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 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 3HE, 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 3HE

Is NE5 3HE (Kenton) safe?

The area around NE5 3HE 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 3HE?

The median sale price around NE5 3HE 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 3HE?

There are 10 schools close to NE5 3HE, 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 3HE?

NE5 3HE 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 3HE (Kenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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