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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

NE52BL

Burwell Avenue

NE52RF

Fairnley Walk

NE55ND

Roachburn Road

NE52BF

Hensall Close

NE52PW

Gofton Walk

NE52EF

Burnstones

NE55QH

Dilston Drive

NE55QN

Hillhead Way

NE52JS

Apperley

NE55QX

Dewley Place

NE55HW

Chatsworth Gardens

NE52RQ

Fordmoss Walk

NE52BE

Dunblane Crescent

NE52HZ

Birkshaw Walk

NE52PH

Castlewood Close

NE55HQ

Wheatfield Road

NE52LN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE55QB

Chipchase Crescent

NE55NP

Brendale Avenue

NE52JQ

Allenheads

NE55QQ

Naworth Drive

NE52EY

Beltingham

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE55QT

Hillhead Way

NE55JS

Rogerson Terrace

NE52JF

Bickerton Walk

NE55HT

Chatsworth Gardens

NE55PT

Naworth Drive

NE52AF

Camperdown

NE52QZ

West Denton Way

NE52RG

Fordmoss Walk

NE55DE

Greenlaw

NE52BN

South View

NE52HG

Brokenheugh

NE55NR

Wedmore Road

NE52YL

Deighton Walk

NE55NN

Horwood Avenue

NE52LJ

Greenfield Avenue

NE55AS

Hillhead Drive

NE55LE

Greely Road

NE52EW

Burnstones

NE52RB

West Denton Way

NE54PP

Pilton Road

NE52PQ

Fairspring

NE52LH

Stamfordham Road

NE52NB

Reay Gardens

NE55BA

Burnside Mews

NE52YW

Downham

NE55PQ

Bamburgh Road

NE55JL

James Street

NE55QA

Counden Road

NE52ND

Wellfield Lane

NE52YR

Longhirst

NE52LP

Lily Terrace

NE52YQ

Dayshield

NE52YE

Darden Lough

NE52JU

Apperley

NE52PY

Fairspring

NE55QU

Whorlton Place

NE55AT

Hillhead Drive

NE55JU

Chipchase Crescent

NE55HS

Highfield Road

NE55NF

Chapel Grange

NE52AT

Thornley Road

NE55BR

The Burnside

NE52PU

Fourstones

NE55NS

Kendale Walk

NE52DZ

Burnstones

NE55LQ

Wilkes Close

NE52YB

Denton & Westerhope

NE52PT

Fourstones

NE52PZ

Fenton Walk

NE52NA

Garthfield Corner

NE52AG

Coltpark

NE55HN

Kensington Villas

NE55JW

Peary Close

NE55DY

Ridsdale Avenue

NE55AY

Middlegate

NE52YN

Downham

NE52LZ

West Denton Way

NE52FD

Allendale Court

NE55AZ

Wheatfield Road

NE54FA

Brockwell Grove

NE52PF

West Denton Way

Data Sources

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