Postcode report
NE5 2AW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE5 2AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE5 2AW is a postcode in West Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE5 2AW, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE5 2AW are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE5 2AW is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,473 residents, 4,451 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NE5 2AW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £159k from 132 rolling sales, up 0.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE5 2AW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE5 2AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE5 2AW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE5 2AW
Is NE5 2AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE5 2AW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE5 2AW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE5 2AW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE5 2AW?
LocaleIQ matched NE5 2AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE5 2AW?
The latest median sold price is £159k based on 132 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE5 2AW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.