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Battle Hill

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About

Battle Hill ward is a residential area located in the western part of North Tyneside, bordering the Town Moor. It primarily consists of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, offering a mix of property types from terraced homes to larger detached properties. The ward is served by local shopping parades on Benton Park Road and Battle Hill Drive, providing essential retail services. Its layout is defined by several major roads, including the A191, which facilitate travel to nearby areas like Forest Hall and Killingworth.

The area contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Battle Hill Open Space, which provides recreational fields and walking paths. It is also home to several primary schools and community facilities such as the Battle Hill Library. A notable local landmark is the Battle Hill Earthworks, the preserved remains of a medieval moated site located within a modern housing development, offering a direct link to the area's historical landscape. Public transport connections via bus routes provide access to Newcastle upon Tyne and North Shields.

Area overview

On average Battle Hill has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battle Hill is £43,533 per year. There are 3 schools in Battle Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Battle Hill

Median price£160,000

Price per sq ft£204

Sales (last 12 months)109

Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £195K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£248,500	£259	£183,875	£237,500	£291,250	£336,600
Semi-Detached	32	£165,000	£226	£127,750	£149,250	£210,250	£260,900
Terraced	52	£153,200	£176	£98,235	£139,500	£182,750	£224,500
Flats	13	£96,250	£165	£77,200	£85,000	£120,000	£128,860

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battle Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£183,500	£85,000	£143,000	£110,250
2017	£203,500	£80,000	£138,000	£110,000
2018	£220,000	£80,000	£138,500	£115,750
2019	£239,000	£78,000	£135,000	£116,675
2020	£215,000	£74,500	£148,000	£119,000
2021	£246,500	£75,750	£158,000	£129,950
2022	£237,500	£80,475	£181,500	£135,500
2023	£236,250	£85,000	£178,000	£135,000
2024	£325,000	£84,000	£170,500	£147,000
2025	£276,250	£100,000	£165,550	£151,400
2026	£295,000	£96,250	£162,000	£165,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£186	£143	£177	£133
2017	£192	£122	£170	£139
2018	£194	£129	£178	£145
2019	£199	£130	£182	£145
2020	£223	£119	£188	£127
2021	£218	£123	£198	£160
2022	£259	£125	£215	£155
2023	£249	£146	£199	£174
2024	£240	£134	£217	£181
2025	£271	£169	£222	£185
2026	£261	£168	£206	£178

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641

Band B£1,915

Band C£2,188

Band D£2,462

Band E£3,009

Band F£3,556

Band G£4,103

Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Battle Hill ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Michael Croft

Battle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

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