Postcode report
Is NE5 2QN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE5 2QN: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE5 2QN 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 2QN, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE5 2QN are safety and housing, while health 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 2QN is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 019 Census 2021. It covers 11,810 residents, 4,868 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 25% 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 5/10.
For property prices near NE5 2QN, 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 2QN 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE5 2QN 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 2QN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 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 2QN
Is NE5 2QN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 36% 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 2QN?
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 2QN?
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 2QN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NE5 2QN?
LocaleIQ matched NE5 2QN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE5 2QN?
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 2QN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.