Postcode NE5 4BH is located in a major urban area, within the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blakelaw Park.
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.
Blakelaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Blakelaw is £39,133 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from NE5 4BH.
Blakelaw near NE5 4BH 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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 (about £208 per square foot) in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £253,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £179,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,525 | £154 |
| Flats | 9 | £84,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193,495 | £46,000 | £155,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £195,870 | £58,500 | £152,500 | £97,750 |
| 2018 | £195,995 | £68,000 | £157,995 | £97,000 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £67,500 | £153,500 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | £209,500 | £66,500 | £153,500 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £72,500 | £167,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £261,000 | £85,000 | £185,000 | £126,000 |
| 2023 | £228,000 | £65,000 | £175,500 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £64,975 | £185,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £277,750 | £82,500 | £185,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £251,000 | £83,750 | £175,000 | £137,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £75 | £194 | £125 |
| 2017 | £202 | £100 | £184 | £106 |
| 2018 | £202 | £94 | £181 | £106 |
| 2019 | £199 | £117 | £184 | £115 |
| 2020 | £220 | £97 | £186 | £139 |
| 2021 | £214 | £177 | £196 | £132 |
| 2022 | £222 | £125 | £208 | £146 |
| 2023 | £211 | £144 | £220 | £151 |
| 2024 | £246 | £128 | £220 | £149 |
| 2025 | £252 | £121 | £225 | £151 |
| 2026 | £271 | £214 | £239 | £153 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 4BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 12, Melkington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BH | Detached | Freehold | £249,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 10, Marlfield Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BJ | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 12, Berrington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BG | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 33, Berrington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BG | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 7, Stonefold Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the NE5 4BH postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 4BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Briarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2NF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexander Geoffrey Hay
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 4BH 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.
The median sale price around NE5 4BH in Blakelaw is £162,750 (about £208 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE5 4BH, including Hilton Primary Academy (Outstanding), Farne Primary School (Good) and Cheviot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 4BH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 4BH is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Geoffrey Hay (Labour Party).