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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

NE156RR

Benwell Lane

NE157HL

Denton Road

NE156AT

Parmontley Street

NE156JL

South Benwell Road

NE156RT

Benwell Lane

NE156SE

Sunnybank Avenue

NE156TU

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157TF

Wood Grove

NE156NR

Axwell Park View

NE156RW

Condercum Court

NE156UL

Abercorn Road

NE157BT

Countess Drive

NE157DS

Castleside Road

NE157PH

Gretna Road

NE157TN

West Vallum

NE156NJ

Westfield Road

NE156SN

Pendower Way

NE156SY

Whickham View

NE156AN

Whitfield Road

NE156DR

Axwell Park View

NE156UH

Muswell Hill

NE157UA

Hextol Gardens

NE157DJ

Kinnaird Avenue

NE157UQ

Heathwell Road

NE156QD

Adair Avenue

NE156AS

Ouston Street

NE156RX

Bishops Road

NE157DH

Kinnaird Avenue

NE157PF

Hoyle Avenue

NE157UN

The Forum

NE156LT

Rushie Avenue

NE156PP

West Road

NE157AT

Baroness Drive

NE157AY

Ronald Drive

NE156SX

Whickham View

NE156UX

Scotswood Road

NE157AJ

Earls Drive

NE157HN

Denton Road

NE48XJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE48XQ

Condercum Road Back

NE156ES

Whitehouse Road

NE156QT

Heyburn Gardens

NE157QQ

West Road

NE157UE

Wharmlands Grove

NE156BZ

Violet Close

NE156LS

Pendower Way

NE157TR

Rockcliffe Gardens

NE156JA

Armstrong Road

NE156LN

Whitehouse Industrial Estate

NE157BU

Countess Drive

NE157PE

Gretna Road

NE157SY

Broadwood Road

NE48XN

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156NQ

Axwell Park View

NE156TW

Broadmead Way

NE157AE

Ormonde Avenue

NE157NL

West Road

NE156TN

Balfour Road

NE156UN

Broadway Villas

NE157HD

Denton Road

NE157TB

Broadwood Road

NE157TQ

Hayleazes Road

NE156AY

Shafto Street

NE156AZ

Featherwood Avenue

NE156EN

Cawfield Street

NE156RY

Bishops Road

NE156TE

Whickham View

NE157EX

Hoyle Avenue

NE157TX

Copperas Lane

NE156QL

Westholme Gardens

NE156RS

Benwell Lane

NE156UP

Betts Avenue

NE157AR

Thorntree Drive

NE157AU

Baroness Drive

NE157HJ

Denton Road

NE48YB

Egerton Street

Data Sources

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