West Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2ER is located in the West Fenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE15 7NL, NE5 2EA, NE5 2EQ, NE5 2ED, NE5 2EB, NE15 7PA, NE15 7NY, NE5 2DY, NE5 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 2ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 30.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 41.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 23.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 24.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 75.3% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 86% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Road was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% lower than the West Fenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in West Fenham and the 419th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2025-03-28 | £172,777 |
| 436 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-09-06 | £61,268 |
| 460 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-10-23 | £186,781 |
| Freeman House, 410 - 420 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2023-04-06 | £542,183 |
| 456 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-07 | £157,730 |
NE5 2ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret's Cafe | 375 West Road | 68 yd | |
| Grand Tandoori Kitchen Takeaway | 359 West Road | 91 yd | |
| Cedar Road Cafe | 10 Cedar Road | 550 yd | |
| Rice Kungfu | Rice Kungfu Chinese, 36 - 38 Cedar Road | 591 yd | |
| Rajnagar | 199 - 201 Two Ball Lonnen | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 14 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds West Road | 132 yd | |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road | 531 yd | |
| Fairholme Social Club | Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane | 692 yd | |
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzlin Peproni | 357 West Road | 99 yd | |
| Oxley Fish And Kebab | 30 Cedar Road | 598 yd | |
| Subway | 267 Two Ball Lonnen | 973 yd | |
| Fry's Fish And Chips | 84 Broadmead Way | 1,011 yd | |
| Dragon Wok | Dragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 527 yd |
| Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.