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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 109 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
Flats14£77,750
Semi-Detached59£170,995
Terraced28£149,500

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

NE157TA

Broadwood Road

NE157UJ

Legion Grove

NE156SL

Dorcas Avenue

NE156TR

Delaval Road

NE157AH

Ormonde Avenue

NE157TD

Pauline Gardens

NE156BS

Chester Pike

NE156EY

Armstrong Road

NE156SH

Riddell Avenue

NE156TP

Broadway Villas

NE156AA

Armstrong Road

NE156DN

Darley Place

NE156JH

Provost Gardens

NE157TG

Wood Grove

NE157UB

Wharmlands Road

NE157US

Highwood Road

NE156BY

Armstrong Road

NE156DH

Wayside

NE156HH

Thorndale Road

NE157PR

Brennan Close

NE157SX

Broadwood Road

NE157UP

Heathwell Road

NE156EG

Chapel Rigg Drive

NE156LG

Beecham Close

NE156RZ

Benwell Close

NE157PL

Fergusons Lane

NE157PX

Gretna Road

NE156AH

Bankside Road

NE156AR

Heighley Street

NE156JJ

St James Crescent

NE156LR

Fox & Hounds Lane

NE156NE

Milford Road

NE156PQ

West Road

NE156QX

Lismore Place

NE156RF

Benwell Close

NE156SB

St James Gardens

NE156SD

Jenison Avenue

NE157BX

Coldstream Road

NE156EF

Castlesteads Way

NE157DB

Kelso Gardens

NE157PY

Hoyle Avenue

NE156ER

Dorset Road

NE156JE

Armstrong Road

NE156NT

Derwent Street

NE157TP

West Vallum

NE156UY

Higgins Close

NE156NY

Tower View

NE156DJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156DP

Axwell Park View

NE156TA

Whickham View

NE157AB

Countess Drive

NE157DA

Jedburgh Gardens

NE157HQ

Whickham View

NE156TZ

Violet Close

NE48YA

Bilbrough Gardens

NE156RN

Benwell Grange Road

NE156SP

Pendower Way

NE156TT

Muscott Grove

NE157PQ

Hollinside Gardens

NE156AL

Broadmead Way

NE156EQ

Whitehouse Road

NE156JB

Armstrong Road

NE157EU

Brignall Gardens

NE157UL

Buteland Road

NE156UD

Sandmere Place

NE157AS

Thorntree Drive

NE157NR

West Road

NE157PB

Westacres Crescent

NE156BW

Featherwood Avenue

NE156DF

Whitehouse Road

NE156QB

Adair Avenue

NE157BY

Coldstream Road

NE157PJ

Benwell Hall Drive

NE156SJ

Dorcas Avenue

NE156PR

Hoyle Avenue

NE156XA

Adamsez East Industrial Estate

NE157TL

West Vallum

NE157TU

Cohort Place

NE156PN

Hoyle Avenue

NE156PU

Pease Avenue

NE156PY

Bertram Crescent

NE156UA

Higgins Close

NE156NS

Sandhoe Gardens

NE156RL

Benwell Grange Terrace

NE157DR

Castleside Road

NE157TJ

Softley Place

NE48XU

Macdonald Road

NE156UU

Scotswood Road

NE157UD

Wharmlands Road

NE157AA

Brignall Gardens

NE156DG

Chesterholm Avenue

NE156NL

Delaval Road

NE157DL

Earls Drive

NE157HS

Howlett Hall Road

NE157UH

Legion Road

NE156AJ

Bankside Road

NE156BG

Bellshiel Grove

NE156NH

Benwell Dene Terrace

NE156QJ

Westholme Gardens

NE156QR

Weidner Road

Data Sources

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