Postcode NE5 5NB 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westerhope is £44,691 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 5NB.
Westerhope near NE5 5NB 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 115 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 | £291,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £141,500 |
10 year median price trend in Denton & Westerhope
In the NE5 5NB postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | West Denton Way, West Denton, NE5 2RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.