Postcode NE5 3ND 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 Cowgate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Cowgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Cowgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 88.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cowgate is £36,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from NE5 3ND.
Cowgate near NE5 3ND 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £152,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3ND postcode area, located within Cowgate, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JCR Convenience Store | 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JN | Walking directions to JCR Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9SZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 95 Ponteland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3AH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.