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NE5 5HU

Buxton Gardens

Denton & Westerhope

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Overview

Postcode NE5 5HU 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 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 nearest station is Blaydon, about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westerhope has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Westerhope has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 5HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Westerhope near NE5 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
5,727.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.33(+176%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.86(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.82(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(-21%)
Public order
9.03(+10%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
96.14%
Other White
7
2.25%
Bangladeshi
3
0.96%
Irish
1
0.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
23.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
34.84%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.52%
Social rents from council
38
24.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.97%
Other social rented
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Denton & Westerhope

Median price£163,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £188K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton & Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£294,975£270
Semi-Detached47£181,000£215
Terraced81£139,000£169
Flats7£100,000£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton & Westerhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£175,000£139,475
2026£250,000£100,000£195,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£197£166
2026£255£110£227£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton & Westerhope in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 5HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE5 5HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202616, Chatsworth Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
15 Aug 20251, Chatsworth Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000
07 Nov 202516, Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4PPTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Mar 20254, Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
29 Aug 202567, Mortimer Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4ADTerracedFreehold£127,000

Schools

In the NE5 5HU postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE5 5HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFarne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Catholic Primary School, WesterhopeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCheviot Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE5 5HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiDenton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HDWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miAsdaStamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LDWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miPremierDenton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HAWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miLondisBriarside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWesterhope Convenience StoreNewcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HLWalking directions to Westerhope Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE5 5HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tracey Ann Mitchell

Denton & Westerhope - Elected 2 May 2024

Newcastle Independents

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardDenton & WesterhopeE05011444
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WesterhopeE02006893
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 031DE01008445
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE5 5HU

Is NE5 5HU (Westerhope) safe?

The area around NE5 5HU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE5 5HU?

The median sale price around NE5 5HU in Westerhope is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE5 5HU?

There are 13 schools close to NE5 5HU, including Farne Primary School (Good), St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (Good) and Cheviot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE5 5HU?

NE5 5HU 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).

Who represents NE5 5HU (Westerhope) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE5 5HU is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Ann Mitchell (Newcastle Independents).