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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

NE51AF

The Chesters

NE51AX

Ashdale Crescent

NE52PZ

Fenton Walk

NE55AT

Hillhead Drive

NE51AN

Chapel House Drive

NE51BB

Austwick Walk

NE55AB

The Roman Way

NE51DX

Arnside Walk

NE52FF

Lanceby Row

NE52RQ

Fordmoss Walk

NE55BS

The Burnside

NE55DN

Linbridge Drive

NE51AP

Broadstone Grove

NE52PH

Castlewood Close

Data Sources

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