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Benwell & Scotswood

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About

Benwell & Scotswood is a residential ward situated along the River Tyne's northern bank in Newcastle's west end. Its landscape is defined by steep slopes leading down to the river, with Scotswood Road forming a central artery. The area contains a mix of post-war housing estates, some older terraced streets, and modern developments. Large areas of open space, including the expansive Scotswood Garden, are integrated into the urban fabric.

The ward is historically linked to heavy industry, with the former Vickers-Armstrong site now redeveloped. The community is served by several local centres, including the Benwell shopping precinct. A notable feature is the partially naturalised course of the Scotswood Burn, which flows through the area in a deep, wooded gorge before meeting the Tyne, creating a distinct green corridor within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Benwell & Scotswood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 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 per household in Benwell & Scotswood is £40,001 per year. There are 11 schools in Benwell & Scotswood: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Benwell & Scotswood is home to around 12,999 people, with a population density of about 3,457.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benwell & Scotswood Population
12,999
Population density
3,457.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.62(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.16(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+5%)
Public order
11.62(+42%)
Shoplifting
7.85(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,811
75.45%
Other White
558
4.29%
Bangladeshi
489
3.76%
Pakistani
382
2.94%
African
364
2.8%
Total population: 13,004

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,857
27.87%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,540
24.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,498
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,342
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 10,252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,413
25.55%
Owns outright
1,359
24.57%
Social rents from council
1,149
20.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
860
15.55%
Other social rented
503
9.09%
Total households: 5,531

Property prices in Benwell & Scotswood

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Benwell & Scotswood 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 Benwell & Scotswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£128,750
Semi-Detached62£172,498
Terraced31£175,000
Detached6£250,000

10 years median price trend in Benwell & Scotswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood.

All postcodes in Benwell & Scotswood

NE156DZ

Willowford Place

NE157UD

Wharmlands Road

NE157DT

Tanfield Road

NE157HP

Whickham View

NE157AD

Countess Drive

NE156EN

Cawfield Street

NE156NE

Milford Road

NE156RY

Bishops Road

NE156PT

Pease Avenue

NE156RU

Benwell Lane

NE156UE

Muswell Hill

NE156PP

West Road

NE156UN

Broadway Villas

NE156RQ

Hodgkin Park Crescent

NE157DY

Fergusons Lane

NE156RZ

Benwell Close

NE156PY

Bertram Crescent

NE156DD

Wayside

NE48YB

Egerton Street

NE156JH

Provost Gardens

NE157TG

Wood Grove

NE156NG

Benwell & Scotswood

NE157TF

Wood Grove

NE156LR

Fox & Hounds Lane

NE156TX

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157UA

Hextol Gardens

NE157TE

Turret Road

NE156JA

Armstrong Road

NE156RL

Benwell Grange Terrace

NE157DD

Bexley Avenue

NE156TZ

Violet Close

NE157HL

Denton Road

NE157UE

Wharmlands Grove

NE156AT

Parmontley Street

NE156UX

Scotswood Road

NE157DA

Jedburgh Gardens

NE156RE

Condercum Court

NE156UU

Scotswood Road

NE156DQ

Axwell Park View

NE156TL

Fergusons Lane

NE156EQ

Whitehouse Road

NE48XJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE157UL

Buteland Road

NE156EW

Armstrong Road

NE156XP

Fowberry Road

NE157PF

Hoyle Avenue

NE157HJ

Denton Road

NE156TS

Broadmead Way

NE157PN

Bramble Dykes

NE156RX

Bishops Road

NE156AS

Ouston Street

NE156BZ

Violet Close

NE156TT

Muscott Grove

NE48XX

Atkinson Road

NE157TA

Broadwood Road

NE156TD

Whickham View

NE156BS

Chester Pike

NE156TJ

Fergusons Lane

NE156LG

Beecham Close

NE156QL

Westholme Gardens

NE156AJ

Bankside Road

NE156DL

Haig Crescent

NE48XL

Conhope Lane

NE157BY

Coldstream Road

NE156RP

Benwell Grange Avenue

NE157TH

Turret Road

NE156BG

Bellshiel Grove

NE156UL

Abercorn Road

NE156NL

Delaval Road

NE157AQ

Thorntree Drive

NE156DP

Axwell Park View

NE157NY

Westacres Crescent

NE157DF

Denton Road

NE156ES

Whitehouse Road

NE157TQ

Hayleazes Road

NE157HQ

Whickham View

NE157PB

Westacres Crescent

NE156BT

Walwick Fell

NE156NF

Benwell Village

NE48XQ

Condercum Road Back

NE157UQ

Heathwell Road

NE157TD

Pauline Gardens

NE157UH

Legion Road

NE156SL

Dorcas Avenue

NE156RT

Benwell Lane

NE157HH

Denton Road

NE157AS

Thorntree Drive

NE157UB

Wharmlands Road

NE157HT

Howdene Road

NE156SY

Whickham View

NE156LS

Pendower Way

NE156BU

Armstrong Road

NE157BD

Denton Road

NE156AZ

Featherwood Avenue

NE156QE

Denhill Park

NE157AY

Ronald Drive

NE156SH

Riddell Avenue

NE156PU

Pease Avenue

NE157AX

Duchess Drive

NE157AU

Baroness Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.