Postcode NE5 5QJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westerhope has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Westerhope has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.7% 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 of residents in Westerhope is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE5 5QJ.
Westerhope near NE5 5QJ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 126 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 | 8 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £175,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £140,750 |
10 year median price trend in Denton & Westerhope
In the NE5 5QJ postcode area, located within Westerhope, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE5 5QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maid Marrion | Bruce Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5LH | Walking directions to Maid Marrion |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | West Denton Way, West Denton, NE5 2RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Denton Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HA | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.