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Benwell

About

Benwell is a residential area in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, located between Scotswood and Elswick. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, postwar estates, and modern developments. It has strong transport links, with the A186 running through it and several bus routes connecting it to the city centre.

The area has local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres, including the Benwell & Scotswood Natural History Society. Nearby green spaces include Benwell Nature Park and the Rising Sun Country Park. Historically, Benwell was an industrial hub, with remnants of its past visible in older buildings and street layouts. The area has a diverse population and a range of cultural influences.

Area overview

On average Benwell has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Benwell: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Benwell

NE156RS

Bishop's Road

NE156RY

Bishop's Road

NE157AR

Thorntree Drive

NE47TU

Armstrong Road

NE48BG

Iveagh Close

NE48DY

Axbridge Gardens

NE48YB

Bilbrough Gardens

NE156LJ

Benwell

NE156LX

Benwell Dene Terrace

NE156TL

Ferguson's Lane

NE157PA

Westacres Crescent

NE156BF

Armstrong Road

NE156LF

Benwell Village Mews

NE156RE

Condercum Court

NE156RU

Benwell Dene Terrace

NE47TY

St John's Road

NE47UR

Angel View

NE48HW

Maryhill Close

NE48XS

Atkinson Terrace

NE48QP

Armstrong Road

NE48QW

Benwell

NE157PW

Allchurch

NE156QA

Aubone Avenue

NE156TH

Muscott Grove

NE157BA

Ronald Drive

NE157DU

Sunniside Gardens

NE48BN

Armstrong Road

NE48BQ

Joan Street

NE48XX

Buddle Road

NE157DT

Sunniside Gardens

NE48JU

Buddle Road

NE156AG

Benwell Village

NE156LU

Rushie Avenue

NE156RP

Benwell Grange Avenue

NE156SA

St James' Road

NE157AL

Earl's Drive

NE157BB

Embassy Gardens

NE157DQ

Castleside Road

NE48JG

Pipe Track Lane

NE48LW

Amelia Walk

NE156RG

Benwell Grange Close

NE157DN

Burnopfield Gardens

NE48JB

Buddle Road

NE156PT

Pease Avenue

NE157DY

Ferguson's Lane

NE48HG

Keith Close

NE48QL

Atkinson Terrace

NE156NW

Benwell Village

NE156PX

Bertram Crescent

NE157PG

Brennan Close

NE157PP

Gibside Gardens

NE48DG

Caroline Street

NE48HE

Teindland Close

NE48HJ

Birnie Close

NE48XR

Benwell

NE48XT

Pipe Track Lane

NE156NZ

Beamish Place

NE157AP

Bainford Avenue

NE157DP

Castleside Road

NE48JR

Buddle Road

NE157PD

Denton Road

NE157NY

Hoyle Avenue

NE156RH

Benwell Grange Terrace

NE156RJ

Benwell Grange Avenue

NE156RQ

Hodgkin Park Crescent

NE157AD

Bainford Avenue

NE157AN

Bainford Avenue

NE157DD

Bexley Avenue

NE157DE

Bexley Avenue

NE48BB

Gerald Street

NE156SL

Dorcas Avenue

NE156BS

Bellshiel Grove

NE156SH

Riddell Avenue

NE157AH

Ormonde Avenue

NE47UL

Atherton Drive

NE48HT

St John's Road

NE48JE

Pipe Track Lane

NE157PR

Brennan Close

NE156JH

Provost Gardens

NE47TH

Armstrong Road

NE48DD

Benwell

NE48LL

Maria Street

NE48PY

Clara Street

NE157PX

Gretna Road

NE156JJ

St James' Crescent

NE156LG

Beecham Close

NE156LR

Fox And Hounds Lane

NE156NE

Benwell Dene Terrace

NE156RF

Benwell Grange Close

NE156RZ

Benwell Grange Close

NE156SB

Benwell

NE156SD

Jenison Avenue

NE157BX

Coldstream Road

NE157PL

Benwell Hall Drive

NE157PY

Hoyle Avenue

NE156JE

Armstrong Road

NE157DB

Allchurch

NE48QJ

Gerald Street

NE47TJ

St John's Road

NE156NY

Fox And Hounds Lane

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