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NE5 5NR

Denton & Westerhope

Newcastle upon Tyne

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Westerhope / Denton & Westerhope / NE5 5NR

Overview

Postcode NE5 5NR 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 20.0 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 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Westerhope has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

8/10

The average income of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Westerhope near NE5 5NR 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Denton & Westerhope

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £415,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£235,000
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached51£165,000
Terraced51£130,000

10 years price trend in Denton & Westerhope

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWesterhope Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryStudio WestStudio schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West DentonAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miOne Stop66 - 68 Downend Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5NH
0.4 miLondisAinsdale Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DQ
0.4 miLondisHartburn Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1TE
0.4 miTesco ExpressHillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DR
0.4 miHeron FoodsChapel House Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.