Postcode NE5 3JU 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 2.2 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 102.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from NE5 3JU.
Blakelaw near NE5 3JU 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 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 3JU postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.