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NE5 3TS

Cragston Avenue

Blakelaw

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Overview

Postcode NE5 3TS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Blaydon, about 2.7 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Blakelaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blakelaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from NE5 3TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakelaw near NE5 3TS 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE5 3TS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBlakelaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Blakelaw Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
5,483.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.43(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.78(+13%)
Vehicle crime
8.78(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(-32%)
Public order
6.2(-24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
93.85%
Other White
8
3.28%
Irish
3
1.23%
African
2
0.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
26.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.5%
Social rents from council
27
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Other social rented
6
5%
Total households: 120

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 3TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202629, Cragston Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TSTerracedFreehold£123,000
16 Mar 202614, Redcroft Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TUTerracedFreehold£215,000
15 Aug 202518, Lynfield Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
27 May 20258, Redcliffe Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TTTerracedFreehold£139,000
10 Oct 20254, Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 3TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHilton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryThomas Walling Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFarne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 3TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressPonteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3ELWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miSparKenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3EDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miFarmfoodsStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PNWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3TS, 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 011CE01008298
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 3TS

Is NE5 3TS (Blakelaw) safe?

The area around NE5 3TS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3TS?

The median sale price around NE5 3TS 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 3TS?

There are 13 schools close to NE5 3TS, 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 3TS?

NE5 3TS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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