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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 54 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
54
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
22.64(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.38(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(-43%)
Public order
5.86(-33%)
Vehicle crime
5.15(+14%)
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 £270,000 in Holystone & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £699,177.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holystone & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£333,500
Flats23£122,000
Semi-Detached44£234,000
Terraced22£212,500

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

NE126UP

Station Road

NE128AH

The Terrace

NE122GW

Station Road

NE122GA

Station Road

NE122GL

Station Road

NE129PZ

Ashwood Close

NE126UU

Station Road

NE129JU

Westcroft Road

NE128AN

Station Road

NE129LD

Granville Drive

NE129PG

Belvedere Gardens

NE129JD

The Oval

NE129EF

Forest Gate

NE129FB

Forest Hall

NE129QR

Anne Drive

NE270JA

Rowchester Way

NE129LS

Hillary Avenue

NE129NU

Midhurst Road

NE122DF

Station Road

NE129RG

Darsley Gardens

NE129SP

Bede Close

NE77UL

Gleneagles Close

NE126ZA

Station Road

NE129EZ

North Tyne Industrial Estate

NE129PF

Ennismore Court

NE129QJ

Young Road

NE129TS

Station Road

NE129ER

Miller Close

NE270UW

St Bedes Walk

NE128BE

Carlton Road

NE128EY

Ashleigh Grove

NE129HE

Percy Street

NE129LA

Granville Drive

NE270BZ

Whitley Road

NE77XL

Manor Drive

NE129SS

Corver Way

NE129QS

Bannister Drive

NE129SE

Corver Way

NE77XU

Muirfield Road

NE128JZ

Forest Hall

NE129HH

Cooperative Terrace

NE129PB

West Avenue

NE270DB

Whitley Road

NE270DG

Devonshire Drive

NE128LB

St Margarets Avenue

NE129NQ

Station Road

NE129TA

Wesley Way

NE270NY

Pedlars Close

NE270PJ

Swallow Drive

NE77XH

Aidan Court

NE129HG

Laurel End

NE129QN

Feetham Avenue

NE129TZ

Corver Way

NE129LB

Granville Drive

NE129NZ

Midhurst Road

NE129QH

Thornton Terrace

NE129SW

Bellway Industrial Estate

NE270UU

Howard Close

NE122DW

Station Road

NE122GE

Station Road

NE129EN

Forest Gate

NE129SF

Corver Way

NE128AL

Parkland

NE270ND

Cornmill Crescent

NE77TZ

Front Street

NE129JA

The Covers

NE129PD

Thornhill Road

NE129QT

Feetham Avenue

NE128BL

Williams Park

NE129AW

Balroy Court

NE129LQ

Studley Villas

NE129SB

Marquis Close

NE128JX

Sandringham Avenue

NE129SX

St Aidans Avenue

NE128YY

Station Road

NE129HJ

Clarabad Terrace

NE270JB

Stone View

NE129QX

Thorntree Court

NE129QY

Otterburn Close

NE270JG

Scaffold Court

NE270JZ

Farm Close

NE128BP

Whitley Road

NE129DA

Coppice Place

NE129DD

Roseberry Grange

NE129PA

West Avenue

NE270LA

Cornmill Crescent

NE77UT

St Andrews Court

NE128AY

Tynedale Terrace

NE128BD

Eastfield Road

NE128JY

Linden Road

NE129QZ

William Close

NE77UN

Hoylake Avenue

NE122FZ

Station Road

NE128AA

Carolyn Close

NE129PN

Grange Avenue

NE129QW

Elizabeth Court

NE129ST

Corver Way

NE77EA

Benton Road

NE77TG

Teal Close

NE77UE

Fairways Avenue

Data Sources

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