Postcode NE5 3JS 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 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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 per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from NE5 3JS.
Blakelaw near NE5 3JS 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3JS postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9SZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Netherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QD | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.