Postcode NE5 3YH 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolsington & Airport is £42,316 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
Woolsington & Airport has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least 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 239 ft away from NE5 3YH.
Woolsington & Airport near NE5 3YH 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blakelaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Blakelaw Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £211,000 | £231 |
| Terraced | 38 | £154,000 | £166 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £150,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 13 | £91,000 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 3YH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 80, St Keverne Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3YL | Flats | Leasehold | £43,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 11, St Keverne Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3YG | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 45, St Keverne Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3YF | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 9, West Farm Mews, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 27, Rawlston Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3XX | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the NE5 3YH 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 3YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ponteland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3EL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE5 3YH, 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
The area around NE5 3YH records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NE5 3YH in Woolsington & Airport is £148,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE5 3YH, including Kenton Bar Primary School (Good), Newcastle Bridges School (Outstanding) and Kenton School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 3YH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 3YH is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marion Williams (Labour Party).