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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 111 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
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
46.39(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.62(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.08(+26%)
Public order
13.15(+50%)
Vehicle crime
9.69(+115%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,250 up to £395,000.

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
Detached8£260,498
Flats15£85,000
Semi-Detached63£174,995
Terraced29£147,000

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

NE157PN

Bramble Dykes

NE156LX

Benwell Lane

NE156TL

Fergusons Lane

NE156TQ

Betts Avenue

NE157HP

Whickham View

NE157PA

Westacres Crescent

NE156AF

Aldwick Road

NE156BU

Armstrong Road

NE156DZ

Willowford Place

NE156LJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156BF

Birdhope Close

NE156DD

Wayside

NE156DL

Haig Crescent

NE156LF

Benwell Village Mews

NE156RE

Condercum Court

NE156RU

Benwell Lane

NE157DF

Denton Road

NE157ER

West Road

NE157TT

Castlenook Place

NE48XL

Conhope Lane

NE156BT

Walwick Fell

NE157HH

Denton Road

NE156DQ

Axwell Park View

NE157DX

Fergusons Lane

NE156AP

Whitfield Road

NE157AQ

Thorntree Drive

NE157AX

Duchess Drive

NE157UT

Broadwood Road

NE156QA

Aubone Avenue

NE156QN

Broomridge Avenue

NE156TH

Whickham View

NE157BA

Ronald Drive

NE156QU

Oakfield Gardens

NE157DU

Sunniside Gardens

NE157PW

Allchurch

NE157TE

Turret Road

NE48XX

Atkinson Road

NE156QQ

Weidner Road

NE156UJ

Aldwick Road

NE157DT

Tanfield Road

NE157HU

Ravenburn Gardens

NE156AG

Hawthorn Close

NE156LU

Rushie Avenue

NE156RP

Benwell Grange Avenue

NE157AL

Earls Drive

NE157BB

Embassy Gardens

NE157BD

Denton Road

NE157DQ

Tantobie Road

NE157HE

Denton Road

NE156SA

St James Road

NE157TH

Turret Road

NE156RG

Benwell Close

NE156TX

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157DN

Burnopfield Gardens

NE157DY

Fergusons Lane

NE156HE

Armstrong Road

NE156XP

Fowberry Road

NE157PP

Gibside Gardens

NE156PT

Pease Avenue

NE156QH

Denhill Park

NE156TY

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157TS

Overdene

NE157UR

Highwood Road

NE156AW

Haig Crescent

NE156NW

Benwell Village

NE156PX

Bertram Crescent

NE156QE

Denhill Park

NE156TB

Whickham View

NE156UW

Violet Close

NE157HR

Greenside Crescent

NE157PG

Milburn Drive

NE48XT

Pipe Track Lane

NE156EW

Armstrong Road

NE156QP

Broomridge Avenue

NE156TF

Whickham View

NE156TJ

Fergusons Lane

NE157AP

Bainford Avenue

NE157HB

Denton Road

NE156HB

Woodstock Road

NE156NZ

Beamish Place

NE157DP

Tantobie Road

NE157HX

Swinley Gardens

NE156HA

Woodstock Road

NE156NG

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156TD

Whickham View

NE157PD

Westacres Crescent

NE156TS

Broadmead Way

NE156UE

Muswell Hill

NE157HT

Howdene Road

NE157NY

Westacres Crescent

NE156NF

Benwell Village

NE156RH

Hodgkin Park Road

NE156RJ

Hodgkin Park Road

NE157AD

Countess Drive

NE157DE

Bexley Avenue

NE156AE

Armstrong Road

NE156QS

Springhill Gardens

NE156RQ

Hodgkin Park Crescent

NE157AN

Bainford Avenue

NE157DD

Bexley Avenue

Data Sources

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