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East Benton

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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. The median sale price in East Benton is £235,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £279,975. 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: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £153K – £280K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £253 per square foot) in East Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £439,950.

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
Detached35£300,000£279
Semi-Detached37£240,000£257
Terraced25£162,000£238
Flats10£89,125£126

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£95,500£239,950£159,000
2026£300,000£90,250£234,000£167,500
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£268£159£257£224
2026£279£137£264£255
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.