Postcode NE5 3YB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 5,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Blakelaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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 of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from NE5 3YB.
Blakelaw near NE5 3YB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blakelaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Blakelaw Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakelaw
In the NE5 3YB postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 3YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.