Postcode NE5 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Denton & Westerhope ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Denton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Denton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,595 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Denton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from NE5 5BY.
Denton near NE5 5BY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £291,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £141,500 |
10 year median price trend in Denton & Westerhope
In the NE5 5BY postcode area, located within Denton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | NISA Local Roman way | 130A The Roman Way, West Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AD | Walking directions to NISA Local Roman way |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local Chapel House | 9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local Chapel House |
| 0.4 mi | The Crossway | The Crossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7LA | Walking directions to The Crossway |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | West Denton Way, West Denton, NE5 2RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.