Postcode NE5 5LQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 272.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Denton is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Denton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Denton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 272.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.3% 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 of residents in Denton is £33,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 5LQ.
Denton near NE5 5LQ 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 2.1 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 5LQ postcode area, located within Denton, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | West Denton Way, West Denton, NE5 2RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Westerhope Convenience Store | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HL | Walking directions to Westerhope Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.