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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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton & Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£290,000£2,765
Flats7£100,000£1,563
Semi-Detached52£180,500£2,289
Terraced82£140,000£1,818

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

NE55HA

Stamfordham Road

NE55DH

Ilderton Place

NE55EB

Harelaw Grove

NE52AJ

Risby Mews

NE55AB

The Roman Way

NE55HE

Stamfordham Road

NE55LG

Barents Close

NE52BQ

South View

NE52RP

Northumbria Walk

NE55JT

Chipchase Crescent

NE52PN

Gofton Walk

NE52RR

Northumbria Walk

NE55DB

The Close

NE52BW

Cornhill

NE51NJ

Hillhead Road

NE52RA

West Denton Way

NE52LB

Stamfordham Road

NE55AU

The Grove

NE55DA

The Garth

NE54AF

Crispin Court

NE52LD

Stamfordham Road

NE51LX

Crispin Court

NE55BU

Western Avenue

NE55JB

Lynden Gardens

NE55DX

Highwell Lane

NE52JH

Rosedale Court

NE52BY

Crosslaw

NE55DQ

Linbridge Drive

NE55HL

Denton & Westerhope

NE55AD

The Roman Way

NE52TW

Eastbury Avenue

NE52RW

Eshott Close

NE52NF

West Denton Way

NE55DU

Longstone Square

NE52LX

Windsor Crescent

NE55QE

Ayton Close

NE55PR

Norham Drive

NE52BG

Cornhill

NE52RE

Fenton Walk

NE51NE

Hillhead Road

NE52AL

Acton Road

NE55BX

Western Avenue

NE52FB

Kirkburn Drive

NE55LT

Langdon Road

NE55JF

Rosemount

NE52AQ

Morley Hill Road

NE55LH

Bruce Close

NE52TG

Sunnycroft Court

NE51DN

Hillhead Road

NE55QZ

Dewley Place

NE52DB

Burnstones

NE51FF

Denton & Westerhope

NE52DW

Burnstones

NE55PY

Marsham Road

NE55DR

Linbridge Drive

NE52LT

Briar Side

NE52FN

Howick Drive

NE55AW

West Avenue

NE55AP

Hillhead Road

NE52AW

Camperdown

NE52YP

Lordenshaw

NE55LP

Westward Court

NE55HB

Stamfordham Road

NE51BF

Crispin Court

NE52JY

Deerbush

NE55JG

Berkshire Close

NE55QL

Naworth Drive

NE55JD

Woburn Way

NE52YH

Dayshield

NE52AY

Burwell Avenue

NE55HP

Belmont Cottages

NE52JW

Aydon Walk

NE52EZ

Byrness

NE55PP

Rogerson Terrace

NE55PX

Baybridge Road

NE52PB

Milecastle Court

NE55NL

Horwood Avenue

NE52RH

Forestborn Court

NE52JG

Allerwash

NE52JR

Asholme

NE55PU

Naworth Drive

NE52BS

Warwick Road

NE52LE

Stamfordham Road

NE52LS

Denton Grove

NE52PA

Milecastle Court

NE52RJ

Ewesley Close

NE55HU

Buxton Gardens

NE52LQ

Mary Terrace

NE52BX

Crigdon Hill

NE52BU

Lindisfarne Close

NE55HY

North Avenue

NE55JJ

Thomas Street

NE55QJ

Dilston Drive

NE52PS

Fourstones

NE55NB

Roachburn Road

NE55LD

Greely Road

NE52AX

Hedgeley Road

NE55LU

Langdon Road

NE55QR

Hillhead Way

NE52FE

Colton Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.