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About

The East Benton area in North Tyneside is a residential neighborhood located near the A19, providing easy access to Newcastle city center and surrounding areas. It features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. The area is close to Benton Park View School and several local parks, offering green spaces for recreation.

East Benton has good transport links, with nearby bus routes and the Metro station at Palmersville. Local amenities include convenience stores, takeaways, and a community center. The area is practical for commuters and families, balancing suburban living with urban convenience.

Area overview

On average East Benton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Benton is £40,100 per year. There are 2 schools in East Benton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £232,975 in East Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £398,953.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Benton 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 East Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£294,950
Flats13£98,000
Semi-Detached39£222,500
Terraced26£164,000

10 years median price trend in East Benton

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

All postcodes in East Benton

NE289HJ

Hotspur Road

NE289YZ

Leicester Close

NE288SL

Bishopdale

NE289FL

Ridley Drive

NE288AT

Mayfield Gardens

NE288UG

Hyde Park

NE289FT

Oxen Close

NE288TS

Wiltshire Drive

NE288UL

Green Park

NE288TJ

Coverdale

NE289HQ

Exeter Road

NE289GD

East Benton

NE288BA

Bigges Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.