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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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 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-Detached37£201,000
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

NE51BP

Brookfield Crescent

NE52EY

Beltingham

NE52AY

Burwell Avenue

NE52FB

Kirkburn Drive

NE52FF

Lanceby Row

NE52NH

Burnstones

NE55DD

Greenlaw

NE55JL

James Street

NE51DQ

Hillhead Parkway

NE52HG

Brokenheugh

NE55LE

Greely Road

NE51AU

Ashdale Crescent

NE52JU

Apperley

NE52YD

Northumbria Walk

NE55BA

Burnside Mews

NE55BT

The Burnside

NE55DA

The Garth

NE52JR

Asholme

NE52PH

Castlewood Close

NE52PZ

Fenton Walk

NE52FN

Howick Drive

NE55AJ

Chapel House Road

NE52HW

Birkshaw Walk

NE52YU

Lowlean Court

NE51DY

Arnside Walk

NE52DA

Corsenside

NE52JG

Allerwash

NE55AH

Chapel House Grove

NE51EJ

Byron Court

NE52EF

Burnstones

NE52YL

Deighton Walk

NE51BE

Askrigg Walk

NE52YJ

Deighton Walk

NE55AQ

Western Avenue

NE52AU

Hotch Pudding Place

NE52FQ

Chatton Grove

NE52RF

Fairnley Walk

NE52YG

Dunstan Walk

NE52HZ

Birkshaw Walk

NE52RJ

Ewesley Close

NE52RP

Northumbria Walk

NE52TX

West Denton Way

NE52HA

Byrness

NE55LG

Barents Close

NE55DX

Highwell Lane

NE51BJ

Angram Walk

NE51EE

Arncliffe Gardens

NE52BW

Cornhill

NE52FD

Allendale Court

NE52PX

Fairspring

NE55DE

Greenlaw

NE51AP

Broadstone Grove

NE51BA

Arkleside Place

NE52BG

Cornhill

NE52PB

Milecastle Court

NE52PG

Ewesley Close

NE55AX

The Grove

NE52JQ

Allenheads

NE55ED

Haughton Crescent

NE52YQ

Dayshield

NE55LD

Greely Road

NE52AX

Hedgeley Road

NE52DZ

Burnstones

NE52QZ

West Denton Way

NE55AY

Middlegate

NE55BR

The Burnside

NE52BF

Hensall Close

NE51AN

Chapel House Drive

NE51AX

Ashdale Crescent

NE52HF

Byrness

NE52TW

Eastbury Avenue

NE55DH

Ilderton Place

NE55DL

Linbridge Drive

NE55DP

Linbridge Drive

NE52PA

Milecastle Court

NE52PR

Fourstones

NE51BS

Barbondale Lonnen

NE51AF

The Chesters

NE52AW

Camperdown

NE52AZ

Cornhill

NE52BQ

South View

NE52BY

Crosslaw

NE55JW

Peary Close

NE52LW

Linhope Road

NE55DY

Ridsdale Avenue

NE51DP

Hillhead Parkway

NE52AG

Coltpark

NE52JH

Rosedale Court

NE52LG

West Denton Way

NE52PT

Fourstones

NE52RL

Earsdon Close

NE55AN

Northcote Avenue

NE55EE

Haughton Crescent

NE51BL

Bedford Place

NE51DU

Anglesey Gardens

NE52DB

Burnstones

NE52LF

Linhope Road

NE52YT

Links Walk

NE55BU

Western Avenue

NE52AN

Stoneylea Road

Data Sources

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