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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Carlisle Close
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Bede Close
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Windsor Place
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Backworth Lane
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Hotspur North
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Backworth Lane
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Eccleston Close
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Carlisle Way
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Briardene Way
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Holystone & Benton
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Backworth Lane
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Hotspur North
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Holystone Way
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Telford Close
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Military Close
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Backworth Lane
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Biscop Court
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Sandon Close
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Backworth Park Drive
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Killingworth Avenue
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Aidan Close
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Palmers Green
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Woodlands Grange
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Wesley Way
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St Aidan's Square
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Claverley Drive
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Harlebury
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Devonshire Drive
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Devonshire Drive
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Backworth Lane
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Hotspur North
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Shiremoor North & South Wellfield
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Forest Gate
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Francis Way
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Great Lime Road
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Station Road
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Hotspur North
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Church Mews
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Eccleston Close
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Shiremoor North & South Wellfield
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Moorfield Drive
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Wesley Drive
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Edmund Road
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Holystone Way
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Leybourne Dene
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Eccleston Close
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Backworth Lane
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Station Road
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Hotspur North
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Carlisle Way
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Killingworth Avenue
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Moorfield Drive
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Backworth Lane
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Ashbourne Close
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Bluestone Court
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Fulmar Drive
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St Cuthberts Close
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Humble Close
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Elm Grove
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Laurel Avenue
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Backworth Lane
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Holystone & Benton
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Edmund Road
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Bluebell Wynd