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.
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).
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Bishop's Road
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Bishop's Road
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Thorntree Drive
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Armstrong Road
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Iveagh Close
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Axbridge Gardens
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Bilbrough Gardens
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Benwell
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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Ferguson's Lane
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Westacres Crescent
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Armstrong Road
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Benwell Village Mews
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Condercum Court
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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St John's Road
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Angel View
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Maryhill Close
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Atkinson Terrace
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Armstrong Road
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Benwell
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Allchurch
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Aubone Avenue
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Muscott Grove
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Ronald Drive
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Sunniside Gardens
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Armstrong Road
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Joan Street
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Buddle Road
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Sunniside Gardens
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Buddle Road
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Benwell Village
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Rushie Avenue
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Benwell Grange Avenue
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St James' Road
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Earl's Drive
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Embassy Gardens
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Castleside Road
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Pipe Track Lane
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Amelia Walk
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Benwell Grange Close
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Burnopfield Gardens
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Buddle Road
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Pease Avenue
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Ferguson's Lane
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Keith Close
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Atkinson Terrace
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Benwell Village
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Bertram Crescent
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Brennan Close
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Gibside Gardens
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Caroline Street
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Teindland Close
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Birnie Close
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Benwell
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Pipe Track Lane
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Beamish Place
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Bainford Avenue
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Denton Road
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Hoyle Avenue
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Benwell Grange Terrace
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Benwell Grange Avenue
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Hodgkin Park Crescent
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Bainford Avenue
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Bainford Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Bexley Avenue
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Gerald Street
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Dorcas Avenue
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Bellshiel Grove
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Riddell Avenue
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Ormonde Avenue
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Atherton Drive
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St John's Road
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Pipe Track Lane
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Brennan Close
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Provost Gardens
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Armstrong Road
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Benwell
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Maria Street
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Clara Street
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Fox And Hounds Lane
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Benwell Dene Terrace
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Benwell Grange Close
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Benwell
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Jenison Avenue
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Coldstream Road
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Benwell Hall Drive
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Hoyle Avenue
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Armstrong Road
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Allchurch
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Gerald Street
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St John's Road
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Fox And Hounds Lane