On average Benwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year. There are 6 schools in Benwell: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Benwell is home to around 8,172 people, with a population density of about 4,023.7 per km2.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 in Benwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £335,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £66,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £155,000 |
10 years median price trend in Benwell
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Benwell Lane
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Fergusons Lane
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Westacres Crescent
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Benwell & Scotswood
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Birdhope Close
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Benwell Village Mews
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Benwell Lane
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St Johns Road
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Angel View
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Atkinson Road
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Condercum Court
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Maryhill Close
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Armstrong Road
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Elswick
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Aubone Avenue
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Whickham View
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Ronald Drive
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Sunniside Gardens
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Allchurch
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Adelaide Terrace
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Atkinson Road
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Joan Street
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Tanfield Road
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Buddle Road
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Hawthorn Close
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Rushie Avenue
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Benwell Grange Avenue
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St James Road
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Earls Drive
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Embassy Gardens
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Tantobie Road
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Amelia Close
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Pipe Track Lane
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Benwell Close
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Burnopfield Gardens
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Buddle Road
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Pease Avenue
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Fergusons Lane
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Atkinson Terrace
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Keith Close
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Bertram Crescent
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Milburn Drive
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Gibside Gardens
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Teindland Close
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Birnie Close
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Elswick
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Benwell Village
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Pipe Track Lane
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Caroline Street
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Beamish Place
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Bainford Avenue
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Tantobie Road
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Westacres Crescent
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Westacres Crescent
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Hodgkin Park Road
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Hodgkin Park Road
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Hodgkin Park Crescent
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Countess Drive
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Bainford Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Adelaide Terrace
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Chester Pike
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Ormonde Avenue
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Riddell Avenue
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Atherton Drive
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St John's Road
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Dorcas Avenue
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Pipe Track Lane
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Provost Gardens
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Brennan Close
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Clara Street
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Maria Street
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Armstrong Road
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Elswick
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St James Crescent
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Fox & Hounds Lane
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Milford Road
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Benwell Close
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Benwell Close
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St James Gardens
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Coldstream Road
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Fergusons Lane
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Gretna Road
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Beecham Close
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Jenison Avenue
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Armstrong Road
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Kelso Gardens
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St Johns Road
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Gerald Street
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Hoyle Avenue
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Tower View
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Jedburgh Gardens
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Amelia Close
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Gerald Street
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Armstrong Road
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Buddle Road
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Benwell Grange Road
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Pendower Way
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Hollinside Gardens
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.