Postcode NE5 5HE 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 Westerhope area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 5HE.
Westerhope near NE5 5HE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 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 | £259,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £90,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Denton & Westerhope
In the NE5 5HE postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5HE
| 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 2LS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Briarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LD | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.