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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

NE77UH

Four Lane Ends

NE122DB

Station Road

NE122FL

Station Road

NE122HE

Forest Hall

NE128AP

Station Road

NE270DA

Whitley Road

NE270HT

Francis Way

NE77XS

Manor Road

NE129JR

Woodside Court

NE122DE

Station Road

NE122GF

Station Road

NE129TB

Kelvin Place

NE128BN

Station Approach

NE129AA

Station Road

NE129SZ

North Tyne Industrial Estate

NE270UZ

St Cuthberts Way

NE77EH

Benton Road

NE122EF

Station Road

NE128BB

Maddox Road

NE128JU

Linden Terrace

NE122EB

Station Road

NE129NX

Hastings Avenue

NE270NZ

Harbottle Grove

NE129HR

Great Lime Road

NE122DD

Station Road

NE122GZ

Forest Hall

NE129LT

Garden Croft

NE129SL

Briarsyde

NE128BJ

Southfield Road

NE128LA

Beech Grove

NE129ET

Miller Close

NE129LN

Ashcroft Drive

NE129RQ

Meadway Drive

NE270DJ

Holystone Drive

NE77XP

Manor Gardens

NE129BS

Wesley Way

NE129PL

Queens Gardens

NE270UT

Carlisle Close

NE129JS

Westcroft Road

NE129LL

Dovecote Road

NE129SN

Bede Close

NE270DQ

Windsor Place

NE128AJ

Front Street

NE129SJ

Corver Way

NE122AR

Station Road

NE122BT

Station Road

NE122DQ

Station Road

NE122FX

Station Road

NE128AB

College Lane

NE129LR

South Croft

NE270UR

Carlisle Way

NE122FQ

Station Road

NE122GH

Station Road

NE128AD

Coach Lane

NE129JX

Croft Avenue

NE129PX

Station Road

NE77XN

Manor Drive

NE77XR

Manor Place

NE77XT

Longbenton & Benton

NE128BG

Eastfield Road

NE129HL

Palmersville

NE129RA

Boston Court

NE129TR

Colliery Close

NE270GZ

Dunstan Close

NE77XX

Manor Walk

NE128AE

Front Street

NE129QQ

Margaret Drive

NE122AP

Station Road

NE128AZ

Station Road

NE129LU

Ravenswood Close

NE270HG

Biscop Court

NE129PE

The Grove

NE129LH

Elmcroft Road

NE129QL

Feetham Avenue

NE129SR

Corver Way

NE270DH

Holystone Drive

NE126UY

Station Road

NE270UP

Aidan Close

NE122BU

Station Road

NE129BZ

Corver Way

NE129JY

North Croft

NE129NR

Northumberland Avenue

NE129QP

Elizabeth Drive

NE129RY

Wesley Way

NE129SY

St Aidans Square

NE270DF

Devonshire Drive

NE122BQ

Station Road

NE129RF

Mead Court

NE129BT

Forest Avenue

NE129EL

Forest Gate

NE129NT

Lyndhurst Road

NE270HY

Francis Way

NE77XQ

Manor Grove

NE122DZ

Station Road

NE128BA

Eastfield Terrace

NE77UJ

Four Lane Ends

NE129QU

Conifer Court

NE122GN

Station Road

NE129FF

Westcroft Road

NE129NY

Oakhurst Terrace

Data Sources

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