Postcode NE5 5HB is located in a major urban area, within the Denton & Westerhope area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Westerhope area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year. The median sale price in Denton & Westerhope is £165,000 (around £184 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £128,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 2.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,574 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 5HB.
Westerhope near NE5 5HB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £185,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 86 | £139,475 | £169 |
| Flats | 4 | £100,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,975 | £70,000 | £126,500 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £65,225 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £180,998 | £69,000 | £135,000 | £114,500 |
| 2019 | £194,995 | £69,000 | £150,000 | £119,995 |
| 2020 | £209,250 | £78,250 | £143,750 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £72,500 | £157,500 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £78,725 | £171,625 | £132,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £82,500 | £165,000 | £139,975 |
| 2024 | £232,500 | £87,975 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £294,975 | £95,250 | £172,500 | £139,950 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | £100,000 | £192,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £90 | £142 | £133 |
| 2017 | £197 | £124 | £140 | £122 |
| 2018 | £201 | £102 | £149 | £137 |
| 2019 | £201 | £92 | £161 | £142 |
| 2020 | £187 | £126 | £162 | £128 |
| 2021 | £204 | £108 | £163 | £137 |
| 2022 | £225 | £121 | £199 | £157 |
| 2023 | £249 | £105 | £182 | £155 |
| 2024 | £242 | £132 | £182 | £141 |
| 2025 | £256 | £140 | £192 | £168 |
| 2026 | £231 | £110 | £226 | £174 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 5HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 376, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HE | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 378, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HE | Flats | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 109, Wheatfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £171,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 107, Wheatfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £178,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 100, Wheatfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £167,000 |
In the NE5 5HB postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2019. | |
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jul 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mary Astell Academy | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Mary Astell Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Thomas Bewick School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2013. | |
Thomas Bewick School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2013
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westerhope Convenience Store | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HL | Walking directions to Westerhope Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tracey Ann Mitchell
Denton & Westerhope - Elected 2 May 2024
Chi Onwurah
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE5 5HB records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE5 5HB in Denton & Westerhope is £165,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE5 5HB, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (Good), Mary Astell Academy (Requires improvement) and Thomas Bewick School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 5HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,574 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 5HB is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Ann Mitchell (Newcastle Independents).