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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% 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
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
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
23.39(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.43(-11%)
Shoplifting
18.21(+50%)
Other theft
5.77(-11%)
Burglary
5.03(+1%)
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

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in East Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £416,052.

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
Detached50£294,950
Flats11£119,960
Semi-Detached30£227,498
Terraced29£161,428

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

NE289FU

Bowman Drive

NE129SH

Corver Way

NE288AL

Wiltshire Gardens

NE289FG

Furrow Drive

NE289HJ

Hotspur Road

NE289YZ

Leicester Close

NE289FL

Ridley Drive

NE288SL

Deepdale

NE288AT

Mayfield Gardens

NE288UG

Hyde Park

NE288TJ

Coverdale

NE288TS

Wiltshire Drive

NE288UL

Green Park

NE289HQ

Exeter Road

NE289GD

Benton Court

NE288BA

Strawberry Gardens

Data Sources

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