Benwell & Scotswood is a residential ward in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the River Tyne to the south and the A1 road to the north. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing and post-war estates, with pockets of green space like Scotswood Garden and the nearby Benwell Nature Park. Industrial heritage is visible in the remnants of former factories and railway lines, reflecting its past as a manufacturing hub.
The ward has a mix of local amenities, including schools, community centres, and small retail units along West Road. Public transport links provide connections to Newcastle city centre, with several bus routes serving the area. Scotswood Road acts as a key thoroughfare, while the Tyne Riverside Country Park offers walking and cycling routes along the river. The area has undergone regeneration efforts in recent years, with new housing developments aiming to revitalise the community.
On average Benwell & Scotswood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Benwell & Scotswood is £32,140 per year. There are 11 schools in Benwell & Scotswood: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £239,248 |
| Flats | 12 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £151,500 |
10 years price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
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Aldwick Road
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Violet Close
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Benwell
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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Ferguson's Lane
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Betts Avenue
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Muscott Grove
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Haig Crescent
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Condercum Court
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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Castlenook Place
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Conhope Lane
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Whitfield Road
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Axwell Park View
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Ferguson's Lane
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Muscott Grove
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Sunniside Gardens
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Aldwick Road
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Sunniside Gardens
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Benwell Village
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Rushie Avenue
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Denton Road
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Benwell Grange Avenue
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St James' Road
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Denton Road
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Earl's Drive
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Embassy Gardens
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Castleside Road
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Buteland Road
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Yewcroft Avenue
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Burnopfield Gardens
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Pease Avenue
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Denhill Park
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Overdene
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Highwood Road
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Haig Crescent
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Benwell Village
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Denhill Park
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Scotswood
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Fowberry Road
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Greenside Crescent
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Brennan Close
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Gibside Gardens
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Pipe Track Lane
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Armstrong Road
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Woodstock Road
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Beamish Place
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Broomridge Avenue
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Scotswood
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Burnopfield Gardens
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Bainford Avenue
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Castleside Road
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Aldwick Road
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Swinley Gardens
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Woodstock Road
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Scotswood
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Broadmead Way
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Haig Crescent
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Howdene Road
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Hoyle Avenue
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Denton Road
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Armstrong Road
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Bainford Avenue
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Benwell Village
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Springhill Gardens
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Benwell Grange Terrace
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Hodgkin Park Crescent
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Bainford Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Broadwood Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.