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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 moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 per household 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.39(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.49(-15%)
Shoplifting
18.17(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.48(+18%)
Public order
10.25(+25%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,575
25.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,109
21.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,666
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,411
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,113
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 9,936

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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Semi-Detached48£170,000
Detached6£294,975
Flats8£95,250
Terraced69£143,000

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

NE52JF

Bickerton Walk

NE52LD

Stamfordham Road

NE52NA

Garthfield Corner

NE55BS

The Burnside

NE55DQ

Linbridge Drive

NE55JU

Chipchase Crescent

NE55QN

Hillhead Way

NE55QX

Dewley Place

NE55QY

Dewley Place

NE52AQ

Morley Hill Road

NE52YA

Northumbria Walk

NE52YN

Downham

NE52YP

Lordenshaw

NE55AU

The Grove

NE55QH

Dilston Drive

NE55QS

Hillhead Way

NE55QU

Whorlton Place

NE52RQ

Fordmoss Walk

NE55AP

Hillhead Road

NE55LP

Westward Court

NE55PX

Baybridge Road

NE55QJ

Dilston Drive

NE55QZ

Dewley Place

NE55AW

West Avenue

NE52AR

Mill Hill Road

NE52AT

Thornley Road

NE52EZ

Byrness

NE55AG

The Square

NE55DS

Knarsdale Place

NE55NH

Downend Road

NE55PU

Naworth Drive

NE52JS

Apperley

NE52JW

Aydon Walk

NE52NB

Reay Gardens

NE55HB

Stamfordham Road

NE55HP

Belmont Cottages

NE55LH

Bruce Close

NE51DN

Hillhead Road

NE52QW

West Denton Way

NE52RB

West Denton Way

NE52LZ

West Denton Way

NE52JT

Apperley

NE52RW

Eshott Close

NE55AR

Western Avenue

NE55BY

The Fellway

NE55EB

Harelaw Grove

NE55HU

Buxton Gardens

NE55NB

Roachburn Road

NE52TG

Sunnycroft Court

NE55QQ

Naworth Drive

NE52BE

Dunblane Crescent

NE52RH

Forestborn Court

NE52RN

Eshott Court

NE52YE

Darden Lough

NE52YR

Longhirst

NE55JD

Woburn Way

NE55HL

Denton & Westerhope

NE52BL

Burwell Avenue

NE52BZ

Crosslaw

NE52FE

Colton Row

NE52LX

Windsor Crescent

NE52PN

Gofton Walk

NE52PY

Fairspring

NE55AD

The Roman Way

NE55HD

Stamfordham Road

NE55LT

Langdon Road

NE55PP

Rogerson Terrace

NE52BP

South View

NE52DG

Burnstones

NE52EW

Burnstones

NE52YW

Downham

NE55DJ

Linbridge Drive

NE55DN

Linbridge Drive

NE55DR

Linbridge Drive

NE55NT

Trafford Walk

NE55QT

Hillhead Way

NE52PF

West Denton Way

NE51FF

Denton & Westerhope

NE54AF

Crispin Court

NE52LN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE52PU

Fourstones

NE52RE

Fenton Walk

NE52YH

Dayshield

NE55EH

Harle Close

NE55QB

Chipchase Crescent

NE52BR

Sandringham Road

NE52JY

Deerbush

NE54PP

Pilton Road

NE55AS

Hillhead Drive

NE55HE

Stamfordham Road

NE55JS

Rogerson Terrace

NE55LF

Nansen Close

NE55LQ

Wilkes Close

NE52RA

West Denton Way

NE52AF

Camperdown

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE52LE

Stamfordham Road

NE52PQ

Fairspring

NE55DT

Holborn Place

NE55EA

Ravenshill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.