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NE5 3RZ

Chessar Avenue

Blakelaw

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Detailed insights for NE5 3RZ

Overview

Postcode NE5 3RZ 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 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Blaydon, about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blakelaw Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blakelaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from NE5 3RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakelaw near NE5 3RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE5 3RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlakelaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Blakelaw Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
2,600.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.04(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.85(-5%)
Shoplifting
19.41(+66%)
Vehicle crime
12.94(+215%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(-5%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
90.83%
Other Asian
9
3.75%
Other White
8
3.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.83%
Other
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
35.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
13.11%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
23.62%
Social rents from council
29
22.83%
Owns outright
28
22.05%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202629, Brookville Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2GHTerracedFreehold£188,000
24 Jul 202521, Brookville Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2GHTerracedFreehold£184,000
10 Jun 202533, Brookville Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2GHTerracedFreehold£175,000
28 Mar 202527, Brookville Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
26 Sept 20252, Chessar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3RESemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the NE5 3RZ postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 3RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHilton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryThomas Walling Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFarne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 3RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PNWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miLidlStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SFWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandFulwell Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiWest Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2NFWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miPremierStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JEWalking directions to Premier

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 3RZ, 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 011DE01008299
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 3RZ

Is NE5 3RZ (Blakelaw) safe?

The area around NE5 3RZ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3RZ?

The median sale price around NE5 3RZ 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 3RZ?

There are 12 schools close to NE5 3RZ, including Hilton Primary Academy (Outstanding), Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Good) and Farne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE5 3RZ?

NE5 3RZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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