Postcode NE5 4TZ 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 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.
Blakelaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Blakelaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from NE5 4TZ.
Blakelaw near NE5 4TZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 4TZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | 14, Dereham Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4TZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 14, Dereham Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 45, Dereham Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4TZ | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 31, Dereham Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4TZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 40, Dereham Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £132,500 |
In the NE5 4TZ postcode area, located within Blakelaw, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 4TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Kenton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3ED | Walking directions to Spar |
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 4TZ, 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 4TZ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4TZ in Blakelaw is £162,750 (about £208 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE5 4TZ, including Kenton Bar Primary School (Good), Cheviot Primary School (Good) and Farne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE5 4TZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,647 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 4TZ is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Geoffrey Hay (Labour Party).