Backworth & Holystone is a residential ward in North Tyneside, located to the north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes the villages of Backworth and Holystone, which retain a quieter, village-like atmosphere despite their proximity to urban centers. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A19 providing easy access to Newcastle and the wider region.
Green spaces are a feature of the area, including Holystone Park and the nearby Rising Sun Country Park, offering walking trails and outdoor recreation. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents. The ward has seen some new housing developments in recent years, blending modern builds with older properties. Its location makes it a practical choice for commuters while maintaining a distinct community feel.
On average Backworth & Holystone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Backworth & Holystone is £43,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Backworth & Holystone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Forest Hall Road
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Killingworth Road
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Great Lime Road
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Devonshire Drive
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Backworth Lane
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Elm Grove
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Forest Gate
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Backworth Lane
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Briardene Way
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Church Road
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Francis Way
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Briardene Way
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Bede Close
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Backworth Lane
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Brownsman Court
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Melrose Avenue
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Ashbourne Close
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Balliol Business Park East
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Corver Way
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Holystone & Benton
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Castle Square
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Church Road
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St Bedes Walk
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Military Close
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Great Lime Road
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Eccleston Close
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Ashbourne Close
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Killingworth Lane
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Whitley Road
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St Bedes Walk
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Devonshire Drive
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Shrewsbury Drive
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Rushbury Court
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Great Lime Road
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Holystone & Benton
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Wesley Way
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Station Road
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Shiremoor North & South Wellfield
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Holystone Way
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Holystone Way
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Forest Gate
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Hotspur North
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Fulmar Drive
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Holystone Grange
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West Lane
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Denewood
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Sandon Close
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Cornmill Crescent
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Field Close
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Killingworth East
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St Aidan's Avenue
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Dene View
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Backworth Lane
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Moorfield Drive
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Elm Grove
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Holystone Way
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Church Road
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Willowdene
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Great Lime Road
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Coppice Place
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Holystone Way
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Farm Close
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Biscop Court
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Clousden Grange
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Eccleston Close
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Brownsman Court
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Great Lime Road
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Hotspur North
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Highfield Place
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Killingworth East
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Station Road
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Whitley Road
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Farm Close
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Shrewsbury Drive
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Killingworth Avenue
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Church Mews
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Edmund Road
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Greysfield
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Woodlands Grange
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Great Lime Road
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Great Lime Road
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Backworth Lane
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Hotspur North
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Briardene Way
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Corver Way
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Fairway Lane
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West Lane
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Great Lime Road
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Leybourne Avenue
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Great Lime Road
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Palmers Green
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The Willows
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Backworth Lane
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Backworth Lane
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Hotspur North
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Backworth Lane
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Backworth Lane
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Leybourne Dene
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Wesley Way
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Holystone Drive