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About

Denton sits on the southwestern edge of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the A1 road and the West Road. This residential area is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar and post-war terraces and semis. Local shops and services are concentrated along Westgate Road, catering to daily needs. The area offers straightforward access to the city centre and the wider road network, serving as a practical residential district for many.

The topography is notable, with streets like Denton Bank and two large, distinct quarries shaping the landscape. Denton Burn runs through, giving its name to the area. Recreational space is provided by Denton Dene, a wooded valley with footpaths. A specific local landmark is the Denton Turret, a surviving fragment of Hadrian's Wall located near the A1, marking the area's historical significance.

Area overview

On average Denton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 31.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denton is £42,230 per year. There are 5 schools in Denton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Denton is home to around 9,478 people, with a population density of about 4,451.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denton Population
9,478
Population density
4,451.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.83(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.78(-5%)
Shoplifting
16.56(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.24(+25%)
Public order
9.92(+21%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,633
91.08%
African
182
1.92%
Other White
143
1.51%
Other Black
63
0.66%
Other Asian
58
0.61%
Total population: 9,479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,885
25.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,658
22.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,235
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,076
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
862
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,266
30.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,126
27.17%
Social rents from council
1,062
25.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
430
10.37%
Other social rented
161
3.88%
Total households: 4,145

Property prices in Denton

Median price£174,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £216K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £400,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£252,500£258
Semi-Detached38£200,000£218
Terraced52£143,000£178
Flats5£100,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£67,000£128,000£105,000
2017£197,000£59,950£141,000£102,500
2018£189,995£73,000£138,000£120,000
2019£189,995£71,000£150,000£119,995
2020£205,000£66,500£150,000£106,000
2021£186,500£73,000£165,500£109,500
2022£225,000£76,250£186,100£147,500
2023£221,750£45,000£180,000£149,000
2024£335,000£87,975£182,000£129,975
2025£245,000£86,000£192,500£141,500
2026£295,000£100,000£216,000£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£80£132£110
2017£195£106£139£115
2018£202£104£168£143
2019£202£124£165£154
2020£194£112£160£118
2021£232£109£167£128
2022£231£112£205£170
2023£237£91£190£173
2024£214£132£183£166
2025£258£123£204£178
2026£256£110£249£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton 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.

Frequently asked questions about Denton

Is Denton safe?

Denton records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Denton?

The median sale price in Denton is £174,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Denton?

Denton has 4 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Denton?

Denton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Denton sits around rank 10,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Denton?

The average household income in Denton is around £42,230 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Denton

NE55LF

Nansen Close

NE51EA

Arnside Walk

NE52BZ

Crosslaw

NE55DU

Longstone Square

NE51EJ

Byron Court

NE55DJ

Linbridge Drive

NE52YJ

Deighton Walk

NE55JL

James Street

NE51EB

Alderney Gardens

NE55AH

Chapel House Grove

NE52JW

Aydon Walk

NE52BN

South View

NE55LE

Greely Road

NE52BW

Cornhill

NE52BU

Lindisfarne Close

NE52RF

Fairnley Walk

NE55DH

Ilderton Place

NE52HW

Birkshaw Walk

NE52JU

Apperley

NE52PT

Fourstones

NE52RJ

Ewesley Close

NE52AY

Burwell Avenue

NE55AX

The Grove

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE55DQ

Linbridge Drive

NE55BY

The Fellway

NE51BD

Audland Walk

NE52JY

Deerbush

NE52AU

Hotch Pudding Place

NE51AB

Chapel House Drive

NE52LF

Linhope Road

NE51DQ

Hillhead Parkway

NE51AD

Chapel House Drive

NE52PS

Fourstones

NE55LH

Bruce Close

NE55LD

Greely Road

NE51FF

Denton & Westerhope

NE51BL

Bedford Place

NE55AW

West Avenue

NE52HF

Byrness

NE52PX

Fairspring

NE51AU

Ashdale Crescent

NE55AN

Northcote Avenue

NE52JH

Rosedale Court

NE51DS

Hillhead Parkway

NE52HG

Brokenheugh

NE52AN

Stoneylea Road

NE52YF

Dunstan Walk

NE51BH

Alnham Green

NE51ED

Ainsdale Gardens

NE51AR

Aisgill Drive

NE52RE

Fenton Walk

NE51AY

Abbotside Place

NE52BL

Burwell Avenue

NE55AL

Northcote Avenue

NE52RG

Fordmoss Walk

NE55EA

Ravenshill Road

NE55BT

The Burnside

NE55DL

Linbridge Drive

NE52FE

Colton Row

NE55ED

Haughton Crescent

NE52BS

Warwick Road

NE52PF

West Denton Way

NE52EG

Burnstones

NE55AP

Hillhead Road

NE52BY

Crosslaw

NE52PQ

Fairspring

NE55AY

Middlegate

NE51DU

Anglesey Gardens

NE52PB

Milecastle Court

NE55DX

Highwell Lane

NE55AU

The Grove

NE52RL

Earsdon Close

NE52YB

Denton & Westerhope

NE52BE

Dunblane Crescent

NE52JF

Bickerton Walk

NE52EF

Burnstones

NE52YD

Northumbria Walk

NE52AQ

Morley Hill Road

NE52BX

Crigdon Hill

NE55AD

The Roman Way

NE52PA

Milecastle Court

NE55BU

Western Avenue

NE52HA

Byrness

NE52PY

Fairspring

NE51DP

Hillhead Parkway

NE51BR

Bracknell Gardens

NE52LW

Linhope Road

NE52YG

Dunstan Walk

NE51BJ

Angram Walk

NE52RH

Forestborn Court

NE51AH

Chapel House Drive

NE51AJ

Chapel House Drive

NE52RP

Northumbria Walk

NE51AT

Ashdale Crescent

NE52YT

Links Walk

NE52AP

Langley Road

NE52RB

West Denton Way

NE52PU

Fourstones

NE51EE

Arncliffe Gardens