Postcode NE5 3QF 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 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
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 14.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 3QF.
Blakelaw near NE5 3QF 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blakelaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Blakelaw Park |
Based on 98 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 | 13 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3QF postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | McKendrick Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.