Postcode NE5 3RB 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 very high crime levels, with around 133.7 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 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Blakelaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from NE5 3RB.
Blakelaw near NE5 3RB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
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 3RB postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Fulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Druridge Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JE | Walking directions to Premier |
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.