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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 103 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
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
48.53(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.29(-2%)
Shoplifting
21.15(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.45(+21%)
Public order
10.34(+18%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 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£291,500
Flats8£95,250
Semi-Detached36£175,500
Terraced63£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

NE55DT

Holborn Place

NE55EA

Ravenshill Road

NE55HA

Stamfordham Road

NE55JT

Chipchase Crescent

NE55NJ

Downend Road

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE52QF

Fourstones

NE55JQ

Beaumont Terrace

NE55PQ

Bamburgh Road

NE55QA

Counden Road

NE52AP

Langley Road

NE52BU

Lindisfarne Close

NE52YF

Dunstan Walk

NE52ND

Wellfield Lane

NE55AB

The Roman Way

NE52DF

Burnstones

NE52DW

Burnstones

NE52EG

Burnstones

NE52YS

Hawksley

NE55JB

Lynden Gardens

NE55JJ

Thomas Street

NE55QD

Chipchase Crescent

NE52JX

Apperley

NE52LY

Garthfield Crescent

NE52PS

Fourstones

NE52RR

Northumbria Walk

NE55NS

Kendale Walk

NE52EY

Beltingham

NE52PL

Glantlees

NE55HT

Chatsworth Gardens

NE51BF

Crispin Court

NE52AY

Burwell Avenue

NE52FB

Kirkburn Drive

NE52FF

Lanceby Row

NE52LL

West Avenue

NE52NH

Burnstones

NE54FA

Brockwell Grove

NE55AZ

Wheatfield Road

NE55DD

Greenlaw

NE55JL

James Street

NE55PZ

Bamburgh Road

NE55QG

Naworth Drive

NE52HG

Brokenheugh

NE55HR

Bournemouth Gardens

NE55HW

Chatsworth Gardens

NE55LE

Greely Road

NE52JU

Apperley

NE52YD

Northumbria Walk

NE55BA

Burnside Mews

NE55BT

The Burnside

NE55JF

Rosemount

NE51LX

Crispin Court

NE52LH

Stamfordham Road

NE55DA

The Garth

NE52JR

Asholme

NE52PH

Castlewood Close

NE52PZ

Fenton Walk

NE55JH

West Avenue

NE52FN

Howick Drive

NE52PW

Gofton Walk

NE55LY

Langdon Road

NE52HW

Birkshaw Walk

NE52YU

Lowlean Court

NE55BB

Olive Close

NE55QW

Hillhead Way

NE52DA

Corsenside

NE52JG

Allerwash

NE52LJ

Greenfield Avenue

NE55LX

Langdon Road

NE55NE

Downend Road

NE52EF

Burnstones

NE52YL

Deighton Walk

NE55NL

Horwood Avenue

NE52YJ

Deighton Walk

NE55AQ

Western Avenue

NE52AU

Hotch Pudding Place

NE52FQ

Chatton Grove

NE52RF

Fairnley Walk

NE52YG

Dunstan Walk

NE55NQ

Brendale Avenue

NE52HZ

Birkshaw Walk

NE52RJ

Ewesley Close

NE52RP

Northumbria Walk

NE52TX

West Denton Way

NE54PQ

Pilton Walk

NE55HY

North Avenue

NE52HA

Byrness

NE55LG

Barents Close

NE52NF

West Denton Way

NE55DX

Highwell Lane

NE52BW

Cornhill

NE52FD

Allendale Court

NE52PX

Fairspring

NE55DE

Greenlaw

NE55HN

Kensington Villas

NE55JR

Boyd Terrace

NE55PN

Rogerson Terrace

NE51NE

Hillhead Road

NE52BG

Cornhill

NE52PB

Milecastle Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.