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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 79 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
79
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
34.86(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(-28%)
Public order
7.54(-14%)
Other theft
7.42(+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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Bensham South & Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £580,000.

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
Flats29£95,000
Semi-Detached19£275,000
Terraced18£177,250

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

NE84EG

Camborne Park

NE84SL

Maple Grove

NE84UW

Saltwell Road

NE95FD

Joicey Road

NE84ER

Whitehall Road

NE84TX

Maxwell Street

NE84JX

Brinkburn Avenue

NE84AY

St Chads View

NE84NY

Windsor Avenue

NE84SE

Edison Gardens

NE84JS

Saltwell View

NE84LH

Whitehall Road

NE84SB

Brighton Road

NE84UJ

Huxley Crescent

NE84XQ

Brunel Street

NE84LL

Coatsworth Road

NE84NU

Windsor Avenue

NE84US

Berners-Lee Road

NE84JR

Durham Road

NE84LJ

Coatsworth Road

NE84NH

Eastbourne Avenue

NE84QT

Rawling Road

NE84RU

Fern Dene Road

NE84SJ

Bartram Gardens

NE84TY

Arkwright Street

NE84NN

Eastbourne Avenue

NE96EA

Ventnor Gardens

NE84TJ

Saltwell Road

NE84RS

Rectory Road

NE96DS

Eastern Avenue

NE84PS

Whitehall Road

NE84RY

Fern Dene Road

NE84QE

Westminster Street

NE84UD

Harrison Gardens

NE84TN

Saltwell Road

NE84DT

Prince Consort Road

NE84JB

Prince Consort Road

NE84NT

Saltwell View

NE84PT

Whitehall Road

NE84NS

Westbourne Avenue

NE84SP

West Park Road

NE84TQ

Saltwell Road

NE84JQ

Patterdale Terrace

NE84NF

Westbourne Avenue

NE84NJ

Eastbourne Avenue

NE84NL

Eastbourne Avenue

NE95YW

Chesters Park

NE84EQ

Whitehall Road

NE96DY

Ventnor Crescent

NE84PY

Brighton Road

NE84NG

Windsor Avenue

NE95BL

The Drive

NE84JT

Brinkburn Avenue

NE84LN

Prince Consort Road

NE95AP

Durham Road

NE84UN

Kelvin Grove

NE84JU

Brinkburn Avenue

NE84SQ

Felton Crescent

NE84XH

Saltwell Road

NE84DE

Prince Consort Road

NE84SD

Brighton Road

NE95AE

Durham Road

NE95AT

Joicey Road

NE95EN

Park View Avenue

NE84QQ

Rayleigh Grove

NE84QU

Rawling Road

NE95AX

East Park Road

NE84HX

Alexandra Road

NE84QP

Kelvin Grove

NE84HU

Alexandra Road

NE84LA

Rodsley Avenue

NE84NQ

Westbourne Avenue

NE84TU

Watt Street

NE95EG

Saltwell Gardens

NE84TS

Macadam Street

NE84JL

Silverdale Terrace

NE84RQ

Rectory Road

NE84AT

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84EL

Durham Road

NE84NX

Windsor Avenue

NE84UE

Rawling Road

NE95PB

Chesters Close

NE96DT

Saltwell Road South

NE84JY

Rodsley Avenue

NE84JP

Cotterdale Avenue

NE84SN

Brighton Gardens

NE95EW

William Wailes Walk

NE84JA

Shipcote Lane

NE84NE

Avondale Terrace

NE84NR

Westbourne Avenue

NE84SH

Field House Road

NE95AF

Littledene

NE84HY

Alexandra Road

NE84EY

Exeter Street

NE84QF

Audouins Row

NE84HA

St Albans Terrace

NE84LD

Westfield Terrace

NE84QJ

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84LB

Rodsley Avenue

NE84PA

Windsor Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.