Postcode NE5 3TW 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 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.7 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 6,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Blakelaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.4% 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 182 ft away from NE5 3TW.
Blakelaw near NE5 3TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blakelaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Blakelaw Park |
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 3TW postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Briarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Londis |
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.