Bensham South & Saltwell is a residential area in Gateshead, located just south of the River Tyne. The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern developments. Saltwell Park, one of the largest parks in the region, is a central feature, offering green space, a boating lake, and the restored Saltwell Towers. The area is well-connected, with easy access to Gateshead town centre and Newcastle via public transport.
Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents. The area has a strong sense of community, with events often held in Saltwell Park. Bensham Road is a key thoroughfare, lined with independent businesses and eateries. The proximity to both urban centres and quieter suburban streets makes it a practical choice for those working in Newcastle or Gateshead.
On average Bensham South & Saltwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 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 of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 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).
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Camborne Place
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Avenue Road
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Hydepark Street
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Dunsmuir Grove
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Bartram Gardens
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Saltwell Road
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Joicey Road
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Whitehall Road
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Brinkburn Avenue
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Maxwell Street
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Dunsmuir Grove
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Avenue Road
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Whitehall Road
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Windsor Avenue
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Brighton Road
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Edison Gardens
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Huxley Crescent
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Brunel Street
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Coatsworth Road
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Dryden Road
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Brinkburn Avenue
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Eastbourne Avenue
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Windsor Avenue
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Rawling Road
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Fern Dene Road
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Bartram Gardens
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Arkwright Street
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Eastbourne Avenue
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Armstrong Street
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Saltwell Road
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Saltwell Road South
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Keswick Street
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Brighton Road
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Fern Dene Road
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Breckenbeds Road
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Prince Consort Road
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Durham Road
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Westminster Street
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Harrison Gardens
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Eastbourne Avenue
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Liddell Terrace
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Arkwright Street
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Patterdale Terrace
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Westbourne Avenue
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Westbourne Avenue
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Saltwell Road
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Chesters Park
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Whitehall Road
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The Drive
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Durham Road
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Kelvin Grove
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Felton Crescent
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Saltwell Road
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Prince Consort Road
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Rayleigh Grove
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Kelvin Grove
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Brighton Road
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East Park Road
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Durham Road
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Durham Road
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Alexandra Road
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Kelvin Grove
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Durham Road
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Alexandra Road
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Bensham South & Saltwell
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Avondale Terrace
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Westbourne Avenue
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Durham Road
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Alexandra Road
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Field House Road
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Littledene
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Dunsmuir Grove
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Exeter Street
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St Alban's Terrace
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Rodsley Avenue