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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

NE52PG

Ewesley Close

NE55AX

The Grove

NE55NN

Horwood Avenue

NE55QE

Ayton Close

NE52JQ

Allenheads

NE55ED

Haughton Crescent

NE55NA

Langdon Road

NE52YQ

Dayshield

NE55LD

Greely Road

NE51NJ

Hillhead Road

NE52AX

Hedgeley Road

NE52DZ

Burnstones

NE52QZ

West Denton Way

NE55AY

Middlegate

NE55BR

The Burnside

NE55NP

Brendale Avenue

NE55QF

Naworth Drive

NE55QR

Hillhead Way

NE52BF

Hensall Close

NE52HF

Byrness

NE52TW

Eastbury Avenue

NE55DH

Ilderton Place

NE55DL

Linbridge Drive

NE55DP

Linbridge Drive

NE52PA

Milecastle Court

NE52PR

Fourstones

NE55JX

Wheatfield Road

NE52LS

Denton Grove

NE55JP

Beaumont Terrace

NE55NF

Chapel Grange

NE52AW

Camperdown

NE52AZ

Cornhill

NE52LT

Briar Side

NE55PT

Naworth Drive

NE55PY

Marsham Road

NE52BQ

South View

NE52BY

Crosslaw

NE55JW

Peary Close

NE55LU

Langdon Road

NE52LB

Stamfordham Road

NE52LW

Linhope Road

NE55DY

Ridsdale Avenue

NE52AG

Coltpark

NE52PJ

Glantlees

NE55ND

Roachburn Road

NE55PR

Norham Drive

NE52JH

Rosedale Court

NE52LG

West Denton Way

NE52PT

Fourstones

NE52RL

Earsdon Close

NE55EE

Haughton Crescent

NE55HS

Highfield Road

NE55PS

Mitford Drive

NE55QL

Naworth Drive

NE52DB

Burnstones

NE52LF

Linhope Road

NE52LP

Lily Terrace

NE52LQ

Mary Terrace

NE55HH

Stamfordham Road

NE55JE

Rowedge Walk

NE55JG

Berkshire Close

NE55QP

Naworth Drive

NE52YT

Links Walk

NE55BU

Western Avenue

NE55JA

North Avenue

NE52AN

Stoneylea Road

NE52LU

Windsor Crescent

NE52BN

South View

NE52LR

Edna Terrace

NE52PP

Gofton Walk

NE52BS

Warwick Road

NE52BX

Crigdon Hill

NE52RG

Fordmoss Walk

NE54LZ

Rapperton Court

NE55AT

Hillhead Drive

NE55BX

Western Avenue

NE55DB

The Close

NE55JN

Beaumont Terrace

NE52AJ

Risby Mews

NE52AL

Acton Road

NE52FP

Belsay Lane

NE55DU

Longstone Square

NE55HX

Matlock Gardens

NE55NR

Wedmore Road

Data Sources

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