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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

NE156TP

Broadway Villas

NE156NY

Tower View

NE156UY

Higgins Close

NE156DG

Chesterholm Avenue

NE157DR

Castleside Road

NE157TN

West Vallum

NE157DS

Castleside Road

NE157QQ

West Road

NE156AA

Armstrong Road

NE156QR

Weidner Road

NE157DU

Sunniside Gardens

NE156AY

Shafto Street

NE156HA

Woodstock Road

NE156XA

Adamsez East Industrial Estate

NE157BT

Countess Drive

NE157TU

Cohort Place

NE156TQ

Betts Avenue

NE156QS

Springhill Gardens

NE157PY

Hoyle Avenue

NE157PR

Brennan Close

NE157PL

Fergusons Lane

NE157BA

Ronald Drive

NE157AH

Ormonde Avenue

NE157UR

Highwood Road

NE157PE

Gretna Road

NE157HD

Denton Road

NE156RH

Hodgkin Park Road

NE156JE

Armstrong Road

NE156SJ

Dorcas Avenue

NE48XN

Benwell & Scotswood

NE157UN

The Forum

NE156NS

Sandhoe Gardens

NE157DE

Bexley Avenue

NE156TU

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157DX

Fergusons Lane

NE157HE

Denton Road

NE156RR

Benwell Lane

NE157AP

Bainford Avenue

NE156AP

Whitfield Road

NE157TB

Broadwood Road

NE157TP

West Vallum

NE156QQ

Weidner Road

NE156RW

Condercum Court

NE157UJ

Legion Grove

NE157AE

Ormonde Avenue

NE156QH

Denhill Park

NE156QD

Adair Avenue

NE156DR

Axwell Park View

NE157BX

Coldstream Road

NE157AB

Countess Drive

NE157PP

Gibside Gardens

NE157UP

Heathwell Road

NE157PX

Gretna Road

NE157US

Highwood Road

NE156JJ

St James Crescent

NE156DH

Wayside

NE156EY

Armstrong Road

NE156TE

Whickham View

NE156LF

Benwell Village Mews

NE156SA

St James Road

NE48YA

Bilbrough Gardens

NE156AL

Broadmead Way

NE157AL

Earls Drive

NE156NW

Benwell Village

NE156EG

Chapel Rigg Drive

NE157TS

Overdene

NE156DN

Darley Place

NE156BY

Armstrong Road

NE156AH

Bankside Road

NE156PX

Bertram Crescent

NE156RN

Benwell Grange Road

NE157DL

Earls Drive

NE157PW

Allchurch

NE156PR

Hoyle Avenue

NE156TA

Whickham View

NE156PN

Hoyle Avenue

Data Sources

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