Wensley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE5 4ST.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Wensley Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 10 Aug 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £198,333. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Wensley Close range from £165,000 to £225,000. 60% of homes sold here were freehold and 40% leasehold.
House prices on Wensley Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wensley Close 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: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £198,333 | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £165,000 | 19 Oct 2020 |
Sold prices on Wensley Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Wensley Close NE5 4ST | 10 Aug 2021 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Wensley Close NE5 4ST | 19 Oct 2020 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Wensley Close NE5 4ST | 28 Jul 2017 | £185,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Wensley Close NE5 4ST | 28 Jul 2017 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Wensley Close NE5 4ST | 28 Jul 2017 | £185,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Wensley Close
Crime
354 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wensley Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wensley Close 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 Wensley Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Bar Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cheviot Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Newcastle Bridges School 73 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kenton School 1,589 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Farne Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 225 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hilton Primary Academy 415 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingston Park Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 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
- Newcastle Airport Metro Station station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Blaydon station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Metrocentre station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Kingston Park (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Etal Way-Beaumaris Way (Etal Way) 2 min walk
- Etal Park (S-Bound, Etal Way) 2 min walk
- Ponteland Road - St Buryan Crescent (N-Bound, Ponteland Road) 4 min walk
- Etal Lane-Cragston Avenue (W-Bound, Etal Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Westerhope Medical Group
377-377A Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.7 mi - Park Medical Group
Shopping Centre, Fawdon Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.3 mi - Denton Park Medical Group
Denton Park Health Centre, West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.3 mi - Fenham Hall Surgery
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Crofters Lodge Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Kingston Park Food Warehouse · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Blakelaw · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kingston Park Avenue Newcastle · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Kingston Care Plus · 0.6 mi
- Kingston Online Pharma Ltd · 0.6 mi
- Blakelaw Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Care Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Newcastle Pct Dental Services · 0.8 mi
- Blakelaw Health Centre · 0.8 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 2 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,339 |
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 Wensley Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 11.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 3.3% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.7% | 41.3% |
| No religion | 40.4% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 18.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.1% | 34.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 21.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 10.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.4% | 40.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 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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