Postcode NE5 5JS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,457 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.1% 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 5JS.
Westerhope near NE5 5JS 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 5JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 15, Rogerson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5JS | Terraced | Freehold | £114,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 3, The Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AG | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 13, Boyd Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5JR | Terraced | Freehold | £137,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 23, Beaumont Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 18, Beaumont Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the NE5 5JS 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 | Primary | Westerhope Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jan 2019. | |
Westerhope Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Jan 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beech Hill Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Beech Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE5 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Westerhope Convenience Store | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HL | Walking directions to Westerhope Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 5JS, 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 5JS records about 55 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE5 5JS 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 5JS, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (Good), Westerhope Primary School (Good) and Beech Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE5 5JS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,457 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 5JS is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Ann Mitchell (Newcastle Independents).