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Bensham South & Saltwell

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About

Bensham South & Saltwell is a residential district located directly across the River Tyne from Newcastle city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. It is a densely populated neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, containing several local schools, places of worship, and independent shops catering to daily needs.

The western edge of the area is defined by Saltwell Park, a large and historic Victorian park that serves as a significant green space for the wider borough. The park's centrepiece is the restored Saltwell Towers, a Gothic mansion. Local amenities are concentrated along Coatsworth Road and Prince Consort Road, which form the main commercial thoroughfares for the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Bensham South & Saltwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. There are 4 schools in Bensham South & Saltwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bensham South & Saltwell is home to around 8,490 people, with a population density of about 5,856.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bensham South & Saltwell Population
8,490
Population density
5,856.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.56(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.31(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(-28%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(+69%)
Other theft
6.83(+14%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,346
74.72%
Other White
705
8.3%
Other
294
3.46%
African
219
2.58%
Pakistani
157
1.85%
Total population: 8,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,326
34.55%
No qualifications
1,276
18.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,112
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
869
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
598
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,386
36.4%
Owns with a mortgage
928
24.37%
Owns outright
760
19.96%
Social rents from council
319
8.38%
Other social rented
267
7.01%
Total households: 3,808

Property prices in Bensham South & Saltwell

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £141,625 in Bensham South & Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bensham South & Saltwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bensham South & Saltwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£275,000
Semi-Detached21£215,000
Terraced26£175,250
Flats36£100,000

10 years median price trend in Bensham South & Saltwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bensham South & Saltwell.

All postcodes in Bensham South & Saltwell

NE84NE

Avondale Terrace

NE96EA

Ventnor Gardens

NE84RY

Fern Dene Road

NE84JX

Brinkburn Avenue

NE84NY

Windsor Avenue

NE84NT

Saltwell View

NE95EH

North Dene Drive

NE84SA

Brighton Road

NE84NX

Windsor Avenue

NE84RP

Rectory Road

NE95FD

Joicey Road

NE84EL

Durham Road

NE84LN

Prince Consort Road

NE84UN

Kelvin Grove

NE84SH

Field House Road

NE84LA

Rodsley Avenue

NE84JN

Edendale Terrace

NE84DT

Prince Consort Road

NE96DY

Ventnor Crescent

NE84TS

Macadam Street

NE84RX

Fern Dene Road

NE84UL

Faraday Grove

NE84EQ

Whitehall Road

NE84TT

Telford Street

NE96EE

Pullman Court

NE84NN

Eastbourne Avenue

NE84JE

Avenue Road

NE84UH

Rawling Road

NE84SP

West Park Road

NE84QF

Audouins Row

NE84SE

Edison Gardens

NE95EW

William Wailes Walk

NE84JQ

Patterdale Terrace

NE95AT

Joicey Road

NE95AF

Littledene

NE84HX

Alexandra Road

NE84SF

Saltwell Road

NE84JP

Cotterdale Avenue

NE84UJ

Huxley Crescent

NE84PA

Windsor Avenue

NE84TP

Saltwell Road

NE84QB

Hyde Park Street

NE84UE

Rawling Road

NE84SJ

Bartram Gardens

NE84QQ

Rayleigh Grove

NE84JJ

Enfield Road

NE84NR

Westbourne Avenue

NE84NG

Windsor Avenue

NE84NJ

Eastbourne Avenue

NE84QD

Hyde Park Street

NE84NF

Westbourne Avenue

NE84AY

St Chads View

NE84NP

Westbourne Avenue

NE95AS

Heathfield Place

NE84EZ

Shipley Court

NE84JD

Avenue Road

NE84ER

Whitehall Road

NE84ED

Alexandra Road

NE84JT

Brinkburn Avenue

NE84SN

Brighton Gardens

NE84PY

Brighton Road

NE84TR

Saltwell Road

NE84ZS

Armstrong Street

NE84NS

Westbourne Avenue

NE84DX

Prince Consort Road

NE84XH

Saltwell Road

NE84SL

Maple Grove

NE84JB

Prince Consort Road

NE84LL

Coatsworth Road

NE95AP

Durham Road

NE84UD

Harrison Gardens

NE84QJ

Dunsmuir Grove

NE95BL

The Drive

NE96DT

Saltwell Road South

NE84NQ

Westbourne Avenue

NE95AE

Durham Road

NE84UW

Saltwell Road

NE84RT

Fern Dene Road

NE84JR

Durham Road

NE84AT

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84XP

Trevethick Street

NE84JA

Shipcote Lane

NE84JS

Saltwell View

NE84LH

Whitehall Road

NE84HU

Alexandra Road

NE84PT

Whitehall Road

NE84XQ

Brunel Street

NE84QU

Rawling Road

NE84QA

Brighton Road

NE95EN

Park View Avenue

NE96DS

Eastern Avenue

NE84QN

Kelvin Grove

NE84NH

Eastbourne Avenue

NE84LB

Rodsley Avenue

NE95EG

Saltwell Gardens

NE84SR

Rectory Road

NE96DZ

Pullman Court

NE95AX

East Park Road

NE84HY

Alexandra Road

NE84EY

Exeter Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.