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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. 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
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

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 in Denton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£250,000£2,765
Flats5£100,000£1,323
Semi-Detached46£195,000£2,282
Terraced54£141,500£1,913

10 years median price trend in Denton

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

All postcodes in Denton

NE52EW

Burnstones

NE55BX

Western Avenue

NE52BG

Cornhill

NE52QF

Fourstones

NE51BS

Barbondale Lonnen

NE52AX

Hedgeley Road

NE52BR

Sandringham Road

NE51AQ

Aisgill Drive

NE52RW

Eshott Close

NE52YU

Lowlean Court

NE55DE

Greenlaw

NE55DP

Linbridge Drive

NE51BQ

Beckside Gardens

NE52YP

Lordenshaw

NE51DY

Arnside Walk

NE52RN

Eshott Court

NE52DZ

Burnstones

NE52LG

West Denton Way

NE55EB

Harelaw Grove

NE52BQ

South View

NE52SZ

West Denton Way

NE55JJ

Thomas Street

NE55BR

The Burnside

NE52YQ

Dayshield

NE52AF

Camperdown

NE55EH

Harle Close

NE55DR

Linbridge Drive

NE55DB

The Close

NE51DN

Hillhead Road

NE52FQ

Chatton Grove

NE52AJ

Risby Mews

NE52YA

Northumbria Walk

NE51AA

Chapel House Drive

NE55DY

Ridsdale Avenue

NE55DT

Holborn Place

NE52BP

South View

NE52FP

Belsay Lane

NE55DA

The Garth

NE52TG

Sunnycroft Court

NE52RA

West Denton Way

NE55DS

Knarsdale Place

NE51BN

Brookfield Crescent

NE55BA

Burnside Mews

NE52YS

Hawksley

NE52JG

Allerwash

NE52DA

Corsenside

NE55AQ

Western Avenue

NE52AZ

Cornhill

NE52LZ

West Denton Way

NE52DW

Burnstones

NE52NH

Burnstones

NE52QZ

West Denton Way

NE52JS

Apperley

NE52AT

Thornley Road

NE55EE

Haughton Crescent

NE52TW

Eastbury Avenue

NE51AE

Chapel House Drive

NE51BA

Arkleside Place

NE51BE

Askrigg Walk

NE52FN

Howick Drive

NE52AW

Camperdown

NE52YN

Downham

NE52HZ

Birkshaw Walk

NE52TX

West Denton Way

NE52YE

Darden Lough

NE55DD

Greenlaw

NE52AL

Acton Road

NE52RR

Northumbria Walk

NE52FD

Allendale Court

NE55AS

Hillhead Drive

NE52FB

Kirkburn Drive

NE52YR

Longhirst

NE55LG

Barents Close

NE55LQ

Wilkes Close

NE52JX

Apperley

NE52JT

Apperley

NE52EZ

Byrness

NE55AR

Western Avenue

NE52AR

Mill Hill Road

NE55JW

Peary Close

NE52JQ

Allenheads

NE51BT

Arnside Walk

NE52DF

Burnstones

NE52YL

Deighton Walk

NE52DB

Burnstones

NE52EY

Beltingham

NE52JR

Asholme

NE52QW

West Denton Way

NE55AJ

Chapel House Road

NE52AG

Coltpark

NE52YH

Dayshield

NE52YW

Downham

NE52BF

Hensall Close

NE51BP

Brookfield Crescent

NE52DG

Burnstones

NE51AS

Aisgill Drive

NE52PR

Fourstones

NE51AL

Chapel House Drive

NE55AE

Westlands

NE52PG

Ewesley Close

Data Sources

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