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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 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
95
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
46.11(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.16(+6%)
Shoplifting
18.46(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.51(+30%)
Public order
9.81(+12%)
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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£330,000
Flats3£86,000
Semi-Detached38£198,000
Terraced36£165,000

10 years median price trend in Denton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton.

All postcodes in Denton

NE51EA

Arnside Walk

NE52YB

Denton & Westerhope

NE52JF

Bickerton Walk

NE55BS

The Burnside

NE55DQ

Linbridge Drive

NE55AU

The Grove

NE52AQ

Morley Hill Road

NE52YA

Northumbria Walk

NE52YN

Downham

NE52YP

Lordenshaw

NE51AB

Chapel House Drive

NE51AL

Chapel House Drive

NE52RQ

Fordmoss Walk

NE55AP

Hillhead Road

NE55AW

West Avenue

NE51BB

Austwick Walk

NE51AY

Abbotside Place

NE52AR

Mill Hill Road

NE52AT

Thornley Road

NE52EZ

Byrness

NE51DN

Hillhead Road

NE52JS

Apperley

NE52JW

Aydon Walk

NE52QW

West Denton Way

NE55LH

Bruce Close

NE55DS

Knarsdale Place

NE52LZ

West Denton Way

NE52RB

West Denton Way

NE51AH

Chapel House Drive

NE51BN

Brookfield Crescent

NE51BR

Bracknell Gardens

NE52RW

Eshott Close

NE52TG

Sunnycroft Court

NE55AR

Western Avenue

NE55EB

Harelaw Grove

NE52JT

Apperley

NE55BY

The Fellway

NE52BE

Dunblane Crescent

NE52BL

Burwell Avenue

NE52RH

Forestborn Court

NE52RN

Eshott Court

NE52YE

Darden Lough

NE52YR

Longhirst

NE51AA

Chapel House Drive

NE55AD

The Roman Way

NE51FF

Denton & Westerhope

NE52DG

Burnstones

NE52PF

West Denton Way

NE52YW

Downham

NE55DJ

Linbridge Drive

NE55DR

Linbridge Drive

NE51BT

Arnside Walk

NE52BZ

Crosslaw

NE52FE

Colton Row

NE52PY

Fairspring

NE51AQ

Aisgill Drive

NE52BP

South View

NE52EW

Burnstones

NE55DN

Linbridge Drive

NE52RE

Fenton Walk

NE51DS

Hillhead Parkway

NE51EB

Alderney Gardens

NE52PU

Fourstones

NE52SZ

West Denton Way

NE52YH

Dayshield

NE55EH

Harle Close

NE52BR

Sandringham Road

NE52JY

Deerbush

NE52RA

West Denton Way

NE55AS

Hillhead Drive

NE55LF

Nansen Close

NE55LQ

Wilkes Close

NE51AR

Aisgill Drive

NE51AT

Ashdale Crescent

NE51BD

Audland Walk

NE51ED

Ainsdale Gardens

NE52AF

Camperdown

NE52PQ

Fairspring

NE55DT

Holborn Place

NE55EA

Ravenshill Road

NE51AD

Chapel House Drive

NE52AS

Thornley Road

NE52QF

Fourstones

NE51AJ

Chapel House Drive

NE51AS

Aisgill Drive

NE51BQ

Beckside Gardens

NE52AP

Langley Road

NE52BU

Lindisfarne Close

NE52YF

Dunstan Walk

NE55AL

Northcote Avenue

NE55AB

The Roman Way

NE51AE

Chapel House Drive

NE52DF

Burnstones

NE52DW

Burnstones

NE52EG

Burnstones

NE52YS

Hawksley

NE55JJ

Thomas Street

NE52JX

Apperley

NE52PS

Fourstones

NE52RR

Northumbria Walk

Data Sources

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