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Denton & Westerhope

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About

Denton & Westerhope is a residential ward located in the western outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, including a mix of interwar and post-war semidetached and detached homes. It contains several local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs, with the West Denton district centre being a focal point. The ward is bordered by the A69 road, a major route providing connections towards the city centre and beyond into Northumberland.

The landscape includes significant green spaces, such as the expansive Denton Dene, a wooded valley following a small tributary of the River Tyne. This area offers walking paths and natural scenery within the suburban setting. Westerhope itself features a traditional village green, a remnant of its historical origins as a separate settlement. The ward is also home to several primary schools and community facilities, supporting its largely family-oriented population.

Area overview

On average Denton & Westerhope has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Denton & Westerhope is £43,235 per year. There are 7 schools in Denton & Westerhope: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Denton & Westerhope is home to around 12,385 people, with a population density of about 4,953.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denton & Westerhope Population
12,385
Population density
4,953 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,248
90.82%
African
232
1.87%
Other White
194
1.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
90
0.73%
Other Asian
88
0.71%
Total population: 12,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,546
28.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,489
27.28%
Social rents from council
1,363
24.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
628
11.51%
Other social rented
293
5.37%
Total households: 5,458

Property prices in Denton & Westerhope

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denton & Westerhope 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 Denton & Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£259,000
Flats8£95,250
Semi-Detached42£172,500
Terraced65£141,500

10 years median price trend in Denton & Westerhope

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.

All postcodes in Denton & Westerhope

NE52RN

Eshott Court

NE52RH

Forestborn Court

NE52BL

Burwell Avenue

NE52YE

Darden Lough

NE52BE

Dunblane Crescent

NE55HL

Denton & Westerhope

NE55JD

Woburn Way

NE52YR

Longhirst

NE55AD

The Roman Way

NE52PY

Fairspring

NE52BZ

Crosslaw

NE55HD

Stamfordham Road

NE55LT

Langdon Road

NE52FE

Colton Row

NE52LX

Windsor Crescent

NE52PN

Gofton Walk

NE55PP

Rogerson Terrace

NE55DR

Linbridge Drive

NE55DJ

Linbridge Drive

NE52YW

Downham

NE52PF

West Denton Way

NE51FF

Denton & Westerhope

NE52DG

Burnstones

NE55QT

Hillhead Way

NE55DN

Linbridge Drive

NE54AF

Crispin Court

NE52EW

Burnstones

NE52BP

South View

NE55NT

Trafford Walk

NE52RE

Fenton Walk

NE55EH

Harle Close

NE52LN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE52YH

Dayshield

NE52SZ

West Denton Way

NE52PU

Fourstones

NE55QB

Chipchase Crescent

NE52RA

West Denton Way

NE55LQ

Wilkes Close

NE55LF

Nansen Close

NE55HE

Stamfordham Road

NE55JS

Rogerson Terrace

NE52JY

Deerbush

NE52BR

Sandringham Road

NE55AS

Hillhead Drive

NE54PP

Pilton Road

NE55EA

Ravenshill Road

NE55DT

Holborn Place

NE55HA

Stamfordham Road

NE55JT

Chipchase Crescent

NE52QF

Fourstones

NE55PQ

Bamburgh Road

NE52PQ

Fairspring

NE52AF

Camperdown

NE52LE

Stamfordham Road

NE55NJ

Downend Road

NE55AB

The Roman Way

NE52ND

Wellfield Lane

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE55JQ

Beaumont Terrace

NE55QA

Counden Road

NE52BU

Lindisfarne Close

NE52AP

Langley Road

NE52YF

Dunstan Walk

NE52YS

Hawksley

NE52DW

Burnstones

NE55QD

Chipchase Crescent

NE55JJ

Thomas Street

NE52EG

Burnstones

NE52DF

Burnstones

NE55JB

Lynden Gardens

NE52RR

Northumbria Walk

NE52PS

Fourstones

NE52EY

Beltingham

NE52PL

Glantlees

NE55HT

Chatsworth Gardens

NE52JX

Apperley

NE52LY

Garthfield Crescent

NE55NS

Kendale Walk

NE55JL

James Street

NE52FF

Lanceby Row

NE55AZ

Wheatfield Road

NE55DD

Greenlaw

NE52NH

Burnstones

NE52FB

Kirkburn Drive

NE52AY

Burwell Avenue

NE52LL

West Avenue

NE54FA

Brockwell Grove

NE55PZ

Bamburgh Road

NE55QG

Naworth Drive

NE51BF

Crispin Court

NE55LE

Greely Road

NE52HG

Brokenheugh

NE55HR

Bournemouth Gardens

NE55HW

Chatsworth Gardens

NE55BA

Burnside Mews

NE52YD

Northumbria Walk

NE55JF

Rosemount

NE55BT

The Burnside

NE52JU

Apperley

NE52PZ

Fenton Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.