Postcode NE5 3XG 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 Woolsington & Airport area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolsington & Airport is £42,316 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
Woolsington & Airport has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Woolsington & Airport has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolsington & Airport is £42,316 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from NE5 3XG.
Woolsington & Airport near NE5 3XG 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 3 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £235,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £211,000 | £2,482 |
| Flats | 14 | £77,500 | £1,370 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £152,500 | £1,890 |
| Terraced | 38 | £150,000 | £1,726 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3XG postcode area, located within Woolsington & Airport, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE5 3XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marion Williams
Blakelaw - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.