Newcastle upon Tyne · NE5

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Covering Westerhope, Newcastle West, including Blakelaw & Cowgate, Chapel, Denton & Westerhope. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE5 (Westerhope) in a nutshell

NE5 covers Westerhope, Newcastle West, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE5

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Newcastle upon Tyne council area

NE5 is in Newcastle upon Tyne's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE5 stretches across Blakelaw & Cowgate, Chapel, Denton & Westerhope and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Newcastle upon Tyne homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne: 25.4% purpose-built flats, 6.3% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Newcastle upon Tyne page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE5 cover?

NE5 (Westerhope, Newcastle West) includes the wards of Blakelaw & Cowgate, Chapel, Denton & Westerhope, Newbiggin Hall & Callerton, Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn, West Fenham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE5?

Neighbouring districts include NE15 (Lemington), NE16 (Whickham), NE21 (Blaydon), NE4 (Fenham), NE3 (Gosforth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE5?

About 21,032 households and 48,390 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,148 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE5 in?

NE5 sits in Newcastle upon Tyne (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE5 1
Areas covered
Westerhope, Newcastle West 2
Active postcodes
1,148 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,032 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
48,390 2
Electoral wards
Blakelaw & Cowgate, Chapel, Denton & Westerhope, Newbiggin Hall & Callerton, Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn, West Fenham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West 4
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne 4
Households privately renting (Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area)
23.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.