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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 46 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
46
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
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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £239,950 in East Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £449,950.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached52£337,475£2,968
Flats13£95,000£1,684
Semi-Detached27£235,000£2,871
Terraced35£162,000£2,441

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

NE288TT

Ryedale

NE289GQ

Siskin Close

NE288TR

Swaledale

NE288TZ

Littondale

NE289ER

Mason Road

NE129SH

Corver Way

NE289YW

Sunholme Drive

NE288TQ

Woburn Close

NE288TA

Waltham Close

NE288UG

Hyde Park

NE289YT

Sunholme Drive

NE289GD

Benton Court

NE288TU

Wiltshire Drive

NE289FH

Edge Way

NE289YX

Leicester Close

NE289GT

Wigham Grove

Data Sources

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