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Holystone & Benton

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About

Holestone & Benton sits within North Tyneside's suburban landscape, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraces to modern developments. It is served by local shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the main roads. The nearby Rising Sun Country Park offers accessible green space for recreation, contrasting with the built-up environment.

A notable local feature is the historic St. Bartholomew's Church in Benton, which dates back to the 12th century. The area is defined by its practical connections, including the frequent Metro service providing direct links to Newcastle upon Tyne and the coast. This transport access supports its role as a commuter base, while maintaining a distinct, settled neighbourhood atmosphere separate from the city centre.

Area overview

On average Holystone & Benton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. There are 2 schools in Holystone & Benton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holystone & Benton is home to around 9,895 people, with a population density of about 1,773.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holystone & Benton Population
9,895
Population density
1,773.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.03(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.97(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(-24%)
Public order
5.96(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.95(-58%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,788
88.81%
Indian
211
2.13%
Other White
191
1.93%
Chinese
171
1.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
0.84%
Total population: 9,895

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,377
41.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
16.42%
No qualifications
1,167
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 8,052

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,760
40.9%
Owns outright
1,433
33.3%
Social rents from council
427
9.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
9.81%
Other social rented
193
4.49%
Total households: 4,303

Property prices in Holystone & Benton

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 in Holystone & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holystone & 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 Holystone & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached42£315,000£2,977
Flats17£128,000£1,974
Semi-Detached57£237,500£2,626
Terraced17£267,500£2,440

10 years median price trend in Holystone & Benton

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

All postcodes in Holystone & Benton

NE129TB

Kelvin Place

NE129LJ

Elmcroft Road

NE129LU

Ravenswood Close

NE129TT

Backworth & Holystone

NE128BJ

Southfield Road

NE129RA

Boston Court

NE77EA

Benton Road

NE129FB

Forest Hall

NE129SJ

Corver Way

NE270DA

Whitley Road

NE128JY

Linden Road

NE128BZ

Benton Farm Mews

NE129PA

West Avenue

NE129PQ

Granville Crescent

NE129LA

Granville Drive

NE129PZ

Ashwood Close

NE128AW

Forest Hall

NE128BA

Eastfield Terrace

NE129TR

Colliery Close

NE129QZ

William Close

NE128BD

Eastfield Road

NE122DF

Station Road

NE129NT

Lyndhurst Road

NE77XE

Front Street

NE129NR

Northumberland Avenue

NE122GL

Station Road

NE129TZ

Corver Way

NE129LE

Granville Drive

NE129HE

Percy Street

NE129NS

Glebe Avenue

NE129PG

Belvedere Gardens

NE129JD

The Oval

NE129QJ

Young Road

NE270UY

St Cuthberts Close

NE128BN

Station Approach

NE270UT

Carlisle Close

NE270GZ

Dunstan Close

NE122FY

Station Road

NE270LA

Cornmill Crescent

NE129SP

Bede Close

NE128AG

Manorfields

NE129JU

Westcroft Road

NE129NL

Lyndhurst Road

NE129SW

Bellway Industrial Estate

NE129LT

Garden Croft

NE128BB

Maddox Road

NE129HH

Cooperative Terrace

NE128AN

Station Road

NE270NY

Pedlars Close

NE126UP

Station Road

NE129PH

East Avenue

NE129QS

Bannister Drive

NE129LL

Dovecote Road

NE129JR

Woodside Court

NE129RY

Wesley Way

NE129HG

Laurel End

NE122AR

Station Road

NE270UR

Carlisle Way

NE122GN

Station Road

NE129LD

Granville Drive

NE270UZ

St Cuthberts Way

NE128AZ

Station Road

NE129SU

Whitley Road

NE122HE

Forest Hall

NE128LB

St Margarets Avenue

NE122FQ

Station Road

NE122DW

Station Road

NE270UW

St Bedes Walk

NE129RQ

Meadway Drive

NE129BT

Forest Avenue

NE129BS

Wesley Way

NE270DG

Devonshire Drive

NE129JY

North Croft

NE122BQ

Station Road

NE270DQ

Windsor Place

NE270JB

Stone View

NE77XU

Muirfield Road

NE128BE

Carlton Road

NE270JZ

Farm Close

NE129JX

Croft Avenue

NE77TZ

Front Street

NE128BP

Whitley Road

NE129HL

Palmersville

NE128AE

Front Street

NE77EH

Benton Road

NE129PD

Thornhill Road

NE270JA

Rowchester Way

NE129LB

Granville Drive

NE126ZA

Station Road

NE270DB

Whitley Road

NE129NU

Midhurst Road

NE77UN

Hoylake Avenue

NE129LN

Ashcroft Drive

NE128BG

Eastfield Road

NE129RE

Mead Way

NE270UN

Edmund Road

NE128BH

Cheviot View

NE129NZ

Midhurst Road

NE270PJ

Swallow Drive

NE129TA

Wesley Way

Data Sources

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