Benwell & Scotswood is a residential ward in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the River Tyne to the south and the A1 road to the north. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing and post-war estates, with pockets of green space like Scotswood Garden and the nearby Benwell Nature Park. Industrial heritage is visible in the remnants of former factories and railway lines, reflecting its past as a manufacturing hub.
The ward has a mix of local amenities, including schools, community centres, and small retail units along West Road. Public transport links provide connections to Newcastle city centre, with several bus routes serving the area. Scotswood Road acts as a key thoroughfare, while the Tyne Riverside Country Park offers walking and cycling routes along the river. The area has undergone regeneration efforts in recent years, with new housing developments aiming to revitalise the community.
On average Benwell & Scotswood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 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 of residents in Benwell & Scotswood is £32,140 per year. There are 11 schools in Benwell & Scotswood: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Wharmlands Road
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Armstrong Road
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Bankside Road
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Springhill Gardens
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Bellshiel Grove
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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Westholme Gardens
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Benwell Grange Close
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Brignall Gardens
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Countess Drive
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Deveval Road
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Nutley Place
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Scotswood
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Armstrong Road
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Sunnybank Avenue
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Sunnybank Avenue
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Swinley Gardens
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Bexley Avenue
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Howlett Hall Road
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Broadwood Road
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Legion Road
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Axwell Park View
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Westfield Road
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Condercum Court
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Pendower Way
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Broadmead Way
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Abercorn Road
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Countess Drive
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Castleside Road
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Gretna Road
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West Vallum
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Heighley Street
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Axwell Park View
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Muswell Hill
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Kinnaird Avenue
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Hextol Gardens
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Hayleazes Road
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Rushie Avenue
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Hoyle Avenue
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Adair Avenue
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Baroness Drive
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Ronald Drive
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Bramble Dykes
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Armstrong Road
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Armstrong Road
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Benwell
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Fowberry Road
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Baroness Drive
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Denton Road
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Kinnaird Avenue
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Hoyle Avenue
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The Forum
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Elswick North
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Elswick North
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Violet Close
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Scotswood
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Beecham Close
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Heyburn Gardens
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Hoyle Avenue
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Hoyle Avenue
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Wharmlands Grove
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Armstrong Road
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Broadwood Road
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Fowberry Road
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Axwell Park View
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Broadmead Way
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Ormonde Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Gretna Road
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Elswick North
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Balfour Road
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Broadway Villas
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Denton Road
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Hoyle Avenue
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Broadwood Road
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