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About

East Benton is a residential area situated on the northern edge of North Tyneside. It is bordered by the A191 to the north and the A1058 Coast Road to the south, with Benton Square and Longbenton nearby. The area consists primarily of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built from the mid-20th century onward.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and numerous small greenspaces. A notable local feature is the historic Benton Hall, a 19th-century country house now serving as a public house and restaurant, which provides a focal point within the suburban layout. Local amenities are clustered around the main roads, serving the community's daily needs.

Area overview

On average East Benton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year. There are 2 schools in East Benton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Benton is home to around 6,755 people, with a population density of about 2,854.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Benton Population
6,755
Population density
2,854.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.13(-48%)
Shoplifting
19.99(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.54(-29%)
Burglary
5.03(+13%)
Other theft
4.89(-18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,273
92.89%
Chinese
177
2.62%
Other White
60
0.89%
Other Asian
35
0.52%
Indian
33
0.49%
Total population: 6,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,532
27.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,112
20.09%
No qualifications
901
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,535

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,220
39.71%
Owns outright
1,123
36.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
8.98%
Social rents from council
213
6.93%
Other social rented
139
4.52%
Total households: 3,072

Property prices in East Benton

Median price£239,950
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £295K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £239,950 (about £257 per square foot) in East Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £449,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£312,000£282
Semi-Detached33£239,995£262
Terraced30£162,533£228
Flats9£90,250£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Benton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£55,500£153,000£110,000
2017£221,475£66,000£177,500£121,750
2018£244,450£85,000£167,475£121,065
2019£249,950£76,250£147,500£136,000
2020£249,950£73,250£189,275£130,000
2021£253,950£90,475£202,950£140,683
2022£274,950£88,000£172,500£138,565
2023£302,275£84,125£205,000£157,000
2024£295,950£99,950£214,750£150,815
2025£329,950£96,000£232,975£156,000
2026£300,000£85,125£237,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Benton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£140£173£154
2017£213£123£206£164
2018£208£184£184£166
2019£208£114£199£180
2020£208£134£226£185
2021£236£155£234£186
2022£255£160£215£189
2023£268£155£257£201
2024£267£172£236£200
2025£267£162£256£222
2026£280£142£264£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Benton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Benton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about East Benton

Is East Benton safe?

East Benton records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Benton?

The median sale price in East Benton is £239,950 (about £257 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Benton?

East Benton has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Benton?

East Benton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Benton sits around rank 21,898 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 East Benton?

The average household income in East Benton is around £47,296 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin East Benton

NE289GG

Coalfield Way

NE288UJ

Holland Park

NE288TG

Woburn Close

NE288AG

Main Crescent

NE289GH

Brockwell Gardens

NE288TJ

Coverdale

NE288BE

Cross Avenue

NE289YR

Exeter Road

NE288NF

Station Road North

NE289YY

Leicester Close

NE289YZ

Leicester Close

NE288UD

Westerdale

NE288AT

Mayfield Gardens

NE289TL

Eston Court

NE288TL

Airedale

NE289FN

Stephenson Way

NE289TX

Rosedale

NE288TW

Wensleydale

NE289GL

Bittern Close

NE288AJ

Springfield Gardens

NE289HH

Conway Gardens

NE288TF

Worsley Close

NE289EP

Parkside Terrace

NE288BU

Kennet Grove

NE288SL

Deepdale

NE288TH

Farndale

NE289FT

Oxen Close

NE289TW

Sutton Court

NE289HE

Sydney Grove

NE289GS

Swan Gardens

NE289HB

Hotspur Road

NE289EX

Mullen Road

NE288UW

Kensington Gardens

NE289HJ

Hotspur Road

NE289FD

Mackley Court

NE289GE

Quarry Close

NE289FQ

Moor Edge Drive

NE288UH

Home Park

NE289EW

Benton Rise

NE289HD

Sydney Grove

NE288BG

Cross Avenue

NE288UB

Westerdale

NE288BS

Denver Way

NE289YP

Exeter Road

NE289HF

Hardy Grove

NE289FB

Low Gardens

NE288TB

Wimslow Close

NE289GU

Rising Sun Court

NE288BD

Westburn Gardens

NE288UE

Regents Park

NE288UQ

Windsor Park

NE289PB

The Risings

NE289GB

Benton Walk

NE289HA

Mullen Road

NE288AF

Main Crescent

NE288TE

Welwyn Close

NE288UF

Regents Court

NE288SN

Calderdale

NE289HQ

Exeter Road

NE288BP

Rosebay Court

NE289FF

Ridge Way

NE289FW

Delaval Way

NE289GN

Wear Close

NE288BA

Strawberry Gardens

NE288UN

Richmond Park

NE289FG

Furrow Drive

NE289EZ

Mullen Gardens

NE289GR

Stilt Way

NE288NR

Station Road North

NE289TN

Dalton Court

NE289YS

Sydney Grove

NE289FU

Bowman Drive

NE289FL

Ridley Drive

NE288AE

Wallsend North

NE288PW

Brooksmead

NE288TD

Worthing Close

NE288BB

Bigges Gardens

NE288BQ

Wallsend North

NE288UA

Ribblesdale

NE288TP

Wharfedale

NE289FX

Saxon Way

NE289FA

Sun Walk

NE289GA

Fallow Park

NE289FS

Swallow Court

NE289FE

Moor Drive

NE289GJ

Benton Crescent

NE288TS

Wiltshire Drive

NE289GF

Beaumont Drive

NE289TP

Bishopdale

NE288AD

Station Road North

NE289GP

Hunter Grove

NE288AL

Wiltshire Gardens

NE288NP

Sherwood View

NE289EY

Mcilvenna Gardens

NE289HG

Exeter Road

NE289FJ

Oxen Drive

NE288AR

Oakfield Gardens

NE288UL

Green Park

NE289YU

Sunholme Drive

NE288BX

Wallsend North