Downend Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE5 5NE, NE5 5NJ, NE5 5NH.
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At a glance
37 property sales on Downend Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £181,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £158,212. Average sale prices rose from £142,625 in 2016 to £165,083 in 2025 (+16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 9 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% semi-detached, 8% terraced, 3% detached. Recorded sale prices on Downend Road range from £118,000 to £203,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.
House prices on Downend Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downend Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 41 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 33 | £158,212 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 3 | £186,333 | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £182,500 | 2 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on Downend Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 14 Nov 2025 | £181,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 43, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 5 Sep 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 84, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 29 Aug 2025 | £122,333 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 30, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 31 Jul 2025 | £177,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 12 Aug 2024 | £171,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 106, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 18 Jun 2024 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 49, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 28 Nov 2023 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 41, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 15 Aug 2023 | £2,700 | Other | Freehold |
| 23, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 19 Jun 2023 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 41, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 2 Jun 2023 | £182,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 3 Apr 2023 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 24 Mar 2023 | £159,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 17 Jun 2022 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 88, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 25 Nov 2021 | £163,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 28 Oct 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 53, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 23 Sep 2021 | £203,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 47, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 3 Aug 2021 | £199,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 100, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 24 Jun 2021 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 17 May 2021 | £199,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 38, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 17 Mar 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 29 Jan 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 80, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 17 Dec 2020 | £137,725 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 67, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 31 Jul 2020 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 33, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 20 Mar 2020 | £164,750 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 25 Oct 2019 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 39, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 31 May 2019 | £126,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 43, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 29 Mar 2019 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 33, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 19 Mar 2019 | £118,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 90, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £165,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 90, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £165,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 92, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 11 Jun 2018 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 29 Mar 2018 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 8 Dec 2017 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 14 Sep 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 25 Aug 2017 | £135,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 108, Downend Road NE5 5NJ | 24 Jul 2017 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 53, Downend Road NE5 5NH | 21 Apr 2017 | £154,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 29 Jul 2016 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 29 Jun 2016 | £175,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 4 Mar 2016 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Downend Road NE5 5NE | 5 Feb 2016 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 106, Downend Road | £119,000 (Jun 2024) → £181,000 (Nov 2025) | +52% over 1 yr |
| 43, Downend Road | £140,000 (Mar 2019) → £180,000 (Sep 2025) | +29% over 6 yrs |
| 26, Downend Road | £150,000 (Jun 2022) → £171,000 (Aug 2024) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 41, Downend Road | £182,500 (Jun 2023) → £2,700 (Aug 2023) | -99% over under a year |
| 19, Downend Road | £135,500 (Aug 2017) → £173,000 (Apr 2023) | +28% over 6 yrs |
| 53, Downend Road | £154,000 (Apr 2017) → £203,000 (Sep 2021) | +32% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Downend Road | £185,000 (Oct 2019) → £199,950 (May 2021) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 39, Downend Road | £126,500 (May 2019) → £175,000 (Jan 2021) | +38% over 2 yrs |
| 33, Downend Road | £118,000 (Mar 2019) → £164,750 (Mar 2020) | +40% over 1 yr |
| 11, Downend Road | £125,000 (Jul 2016) → £168,000 (Dec 2017) | +34% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Downend Road
Crime
270 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downend Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 78 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 28 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Other theft | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downend Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
- Ouseburn and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downend Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Studio West 496 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mary Astell Academy 37 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Beech Hill Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas Bewick School 383 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton 426 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Denton Primary School 316 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 223 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Blaydon station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Newcastle Airport Metro Station station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
- Metrocentre station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Kingston Park (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Downend Road-Trafford Walk (E-Bound, Downend Road) 1 min walk
- Downend Road (E-Bound, Downend Road) 1 min walk
- Hillhead Road-Gleneagles Close (N-Bound, Hillhead Road) 2 min walk
- Westerhope First School (W-Bound, N/a) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Denton Park Medical Group
Denton Park Health Centre, West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.5 mi - Parkway Medical Group
Chapel House Primary Care Centre, Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.5 mi - Westerhope Medical Group
377-377A Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.7 mi - Denton Turret Medical Centre
10 Kenley Road, Slatyford, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Westerhope Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Newcastle Chapel House Express · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Westerhope Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Callerton Carnation Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Chapel House Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Angel Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- The Dental Care Clinic · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 719 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,597 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Newcastle upon Tyne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Downend Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.2% | 41.3% |
| No religion | 33% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.8% | 34.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 21.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 4.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.4% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 18.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 4.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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