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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 average crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 32.1% 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 £43,230 per year. The median sale price in Denton & Westerhope is £165,000 (around £184 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,250 and £187,250. There are 4 schools in Denton & Westerhope: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Denton & Westerhope is home to around 12,385 people, with a population density of about 4,953 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.1%
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

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £184
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £127K – £187K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Denton & Westerhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton & Westerhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£250,000£255
Semi-Detached49£181,000£204
Terraced82£139,975£170
Flats4£100,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton & Westerhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,975£70,000£126,500£115,000
2017£215,000£65,225£135,000£105,000
2018£180,998£69,000£135,000£114,500
2019£194,995£69,000£150,000£119,995
2020£209,250£78,250£143,750£116,000
2021£208,000£72,500£157,500£120,000
2022£225,000£78,725£171,625£132,000
2023£225,000£82,500£165,000£139,975
2024£232,500£87,975£165,000£125,000
2025£294,975£95,250£172,500£139,950
2026£245,000£100,000£192,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£90£142£133
2017£197£124£140£122
2018£201£102£149£137
2019£201£92£161£142
2020£187£126£162£128
2021£204£108£163£137
2022£225£121£199£157
2023£249£105£182£155
2024£242£132£182£141
2025£256£140£192£168
2026£231£110£226£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton & Westerhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton & Westerhope in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Denton & Westerhope ward.

Local councillors

Tracey Ann Mitchell

Denton & Westerhope - Elected 2 May 2024

Newcastle Independents

All postcodesin Denton & Westerhope

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

Highfield Close

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