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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

NE129EF

Forest Gate

NE129SN

Bede Close

NE77XR

Manor Place

NE129SR

Corver Way

NE128YY

Station Road

NE129SA

Bellingham Drive

NE129SX

St Aidans Avenue

NE270UP

Aidan Close

NE77XS

Manor Road

NE129JS

Westcroft Road

NE122GD

Station Road

NE129SQ

Bellingham Drive

NE129QU

Conifer Court

NE77UT

St Andrews Court

NE129EL

Forest Gate

NE270DJ

Holystone Drive

NE129RG

Darsley Gardens

NE128JZ

Forest Hall

NE129AH

Forest Avenue

NE122GA

Station Road

NE270DF

Devonshire Drive

NE128AD

Coach Lane

NE129BZ

Corver Way

NE129QH

Thornton Terrace

NE128AB

College Lane

NE129SS

Corver Way

NE129JA

The Covers

NE129EZ

North Tyne Industrial Estate

NE77UR

Portrush Way

NE77UJ

Four Lane Ends

NE77XT

Longbenton & Benton

NE129LP

Studley Villas

NE129LR

South Croft

NE122HB

Forest Hall

NE126UY

Station Road

NE129QT

Feetham Avenue

NE129NY

Oakhurst Terrace

NE122EB

Station Road

NE128AY

Tynedale Terrace

NE129QL

Feetham Avenue

NE129HJ

Clarabad Terrace

NE129PN

Grange Avenue

NE129SY

St Aidans Square

NE129PP

The Oval

NE270HY

Francis Way

NE129PF

Ennismore Court

NE270DH

Holystone Drive

NE270HF

Edmund Road

NE270UX

Holystone Grange

NE128LA

Beech Grove

NE129HQ

Laurel Avenue

NE129QN

Feetham Avenue

NE77XQ

Manor Grove

NE77UH

Four Lane Ends

NE129UP

Wesley Drive

NE122BU

Station Road

NE129NQ

Station Road

NE129LH

Elmcroft Road

NE122GH

Station Road

NE129JQ

Woodside Crescent

NE122FL

Station Road

NE128AA

Carolyn Close

NE270DD

St Cuthberts Road

NE77XJ

Manor Avenue

NE128JX

Sandringham Avenue

NE129QY

Otterburn Close

NE128AF

Thornhill Road

NE129QR

Anne Drive

NE77UE

Fairways Avenue

NE129SF

Corver Way

NE129NX

Hastings Avenue

NE129RF

Mead Court

NE128EY

Ashleigh Grove

NE77XH

Aidan Court

NE122EF

Station Road

NE129QQ

Margaret Drive

NE129SL

Briarsyde

NE129QX

Thorntree Court

NE129SZ

North Tyne Industrial Estate

NE129ST

Corver Way

NE270JG

Scaffold Court

NE270DE

Backworth & Holystone

NE129PL

Queens Gardens

NE129SE

Corver Way

NE129TS

Station Road

NE128BL

Williams Park

NE128JU

Linden Terrace

NE129ER

Miller Close

NE129AA

Station Road

NE122FX

Station Road

NE129JT

Westcroft Road

NE122GZ

Forest Hall

NE270HG

Biscop Court

NE77UL

Gleneagles Close

NE129EN

Forest Gate

NE129ET

Miller Close

NE270HT

Francis Way

NE128AJ

Front Street

NE128AX

Victoria Avenue

NE128AP

Station Road

Data Sources

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