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NE5 3JU

Houndelee Place

Blakelaw

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Detailed insights for NE5 3JU

Overview

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 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blakelaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.7%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from NE5 3JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakelaw near NE5 3JU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,525 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
40.35(+85%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.66(-18%)
Vehicle crime
14.81(+260%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+8%)
Other theft
10.21(+70%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
68.11%
Pakistani
24
7.97%
Other White
22
7.31%
Indian
13
4.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
24.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
22.41%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
24.6%
Owns outright
28
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.63%
Social rents from council
25
19.84%
Other social rented
15
11.9%
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 3JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20257, Blakemoor Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£121,000
15 Apr 20258, Hadstone Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JXTerracedFreehold£125,000
04 Mar 2025136, Springfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3QQTerracedFreehold£110,000
19 Dec 2025218, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JESemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
27 Aug 2025225, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JHFlatsLeasehold£91,000

Schools

In the NE5 3JU postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 3JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, FenhamAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThomas Walling Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHilton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 3JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremierStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JEWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miJCR Convenience Store41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JNWalking directions to JCR Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miIcelandFulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RBWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miOne StopNetherby Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2QDWalking directions to One Stop

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 3JU, 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
ParishBlakelaw and North FenhamE04000138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlakelawE02001718
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 011BE01008297
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 3JU

Is NE5 3JU (Blakelaw) safe?

The area around NE5 3JU records about 89 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE5 3JU?

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

What schools are near NE5 3JU?

There are 10 schools close to NE5 3JU, including English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham (Good), Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Good) and Hilton Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE5 3JU?

NE5 3JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE5 3JU (Blakelaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

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