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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £327K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Holystone & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holystone & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£301,000£286
Terraced25£250,000£232
Semi-Detached60£244,750£247
Flats14£132,550£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holystone & Benton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holystone & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,995£102,000£172,500£156,750
2017£289,995£105,000£185,995£170,000
2018£282,995£95,500£172,500£165,000
2019£293,495£100,000£194,995£205,000
2020£275,000£110,000£185,000£165,000
2021£299,950£114,000£178,000£186,000
2022£320,000£120,250£220,000£185,000
2023£306,000£116,800£230,000£250,000
2024£320,000£121,500£240,000£238,250
2025£333,500£120,000£235,000£225,000
2026£297,750£129,000£255,500£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holystone & Benton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holystone & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£161£188£181
2017£220£153£196£165
2018£227£160£191£191
2019£217£143£201£189
2020£220£179£209£177
2021£236£167£198£196
2022£261£175£240£211
2023£274£169£247£236
2024£279£166£245£224
2025£275£197£244£222
2026£293£202£230£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holystone & Benton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holystone & Benton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.