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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

NE84ZS

Armstrong Street

NE96DX

Ventnor Crescent

NE84EZ

Shipley Court

NE84TR

Saltwell Road

NE84TT

Telford Street

NE96DQ

Derwent Crook Drive

NE84XP

Trevethick Street

NE84QL

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84RT

Fern Dene Road

NE84SR

Rectory Road

NE84UA

Barry Street

NE84JE

Avenue Road

NE84QA

Brighton Road

NE84RR

Rectory Road

NE84TP

Saltwell Road

NE84UH

Rawling Road

NE84EX

Camborne Grove

NE84RX

Fern Dene Road

NE95EH

North Dene Drive

NE84QD

Hyde Park Street

NE84SF

Saltwell Road

NE84TL

Saltwell Road

NE84DX

Prince Consort Road

NE84QN

Kelvin Grove

NE84JJ

Enfield Road

NE84UL

Faraday Grove

NE96EE

Pullman Court

NE84ED

Alexandra Road

NE84QH

Westminster Street

NE96DZ

Pullman Court

NE84JH

Avenue Road

NE84JN

Edendale Terrace

NE84NP

Westbourne Avenue

NE84SA

Brighton Road

NE95AS

Heathfield Place

NE84RP

Rectory Road

NE84EU

Camborne Place

NE84JD

Avenue Road

NE84QB

Hyde Park Street

Data Sources

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