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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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£250,000£2,436
Flats12£108,750£1,667
Semi-Detached70£177,998£2,016
Terraced33£165,000£1,970

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

NE156SE

Sunnybank Avenue

NE156AG

Hawthorn Close

NE157AN

Bainford Avenue

NE157BB

Embassy Gardens

NE156TH

Whickham View

NE157AJ

Earls Drive

NE157PJ

Benwell Hall Drive

NE156NH

Benwell Dene Terrace

NE156SD

Jenison Avenue

NE156AN

Whitfield Road

NE157TL

West Vallum

NE157PG

Milburn Drive

NE156UA

Higgins Close

NE157DB

Kelso Gardens

NE156QB

Adair Avenue

NE156QN

Broomridge Avenue

NE156JB

Armstrong Road

NE157UT

Broadwood Road

NE156QT

Heyburn Gardens

NE156TY

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157HX

Swinley Gardens

NE48XT

Pipe Track Lane

NE156BF

Birdhope Close

NE156AR

Heighley Street

NE157AR

Thorntree Drive

NE48XU

Macdonald Road

NE156ER

Dorset Road

NE157PH

Gretna Road

NE157PA

Westacres Crescent

NE156JL

South Benwell Road

NE156QU

Oakfield Gardens

NE156QJ

Westholme Gardens

NE157TX

Copperas Lane

NE157HS

Howlett Hall Road

NE156UW

Violet Close

NE156BW

Featherwood Avenue

NE156HE

Armstrong Road

NE156DF

Whitehouse Road

NE157DH

Kinnaird Avenue

NE156AF

Aldwick Road

NE157AA

Brignall Gardens

NE156RJ

Hodgkin Park Road

NE156SN

Pendower Way

NE156AE

Armstrong Road

NE156TB

Whickham View

NE157EU

Brignall Gardens

NE157SX

Broadwood Road

NE156SX

Whickham View

NE156HH

Thorndale Road

NE157TJ

Softley Place

NE156QA

Aubone Avenue

NE156AW

Haig Crescent

NE156RS

Benwell Lane

NE156LU

Rushie Avenue

NE156NQ

Axwell Park View

NE156UP

Betts Avenue

NE156NJ

Westfield Road

NE157HR

Greenside Crescent

NE157NL

West Road

NE157DN

Burnopfield Gardens

NE156LT

Rushie Avenue

NE156HB

Woodstock Road

NE156UJ

Aldwick Road

NE157HU

Ravenburn Gardens

NE157ER

West Road

NE157BU

Countess Drive

NE156NR

Axwell Park View

NE156QP

Broomridge Avenue

NE156LN

Whitehouse Industrial Estate

NE156TN

Balfour Road

NE156EF

Castlesteads Way

NE156RG

Benwell Close

NE156QX

Lismore Place

NE156DJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE157HB

Denton Road

NE156NT

Derwent Street

NE156LJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE157DJ

Kinnaird Avenue

NE157SY

Broadwood Road

NE156TW

Broadmead Way

NE156TR

Delaval Road

NE156PQ

West Road

NE156NZ

Beamish Place

NE156SB

St James Gardens

NE156TF

Whickham View

NE157NR

West Road

NE156UH

Muswell Hill

NE157PD

Westacres Crescent

NE156LX

Benwell Lane

NE157TT

Castlenook Place

NE157DQ

Tantobie Road

NE157TR

Rockcliffe Gardens

NE156SP

Pendower Way

NE157EX

Hoyle Avenue

NE157PQ

Hollinside Gardens

NE157HN

Denton Road

NE156UD

Sandmere Place

NE156RF

Benwell Close

NE157DP

Tantobie Road

NE157AT

Baroness Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.