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Holystone & Benton

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About

Holystone & Benton are neighboring areas in North Tyneside, located just west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. Holystone is known for its retail park, offering shopping and dining options, while Benton features a business park with offices and light industrial units. Both areas are well-connected by road, with easy access to the A19 and A1.

The area has several green spaces, including Holystone Park and Benton Quarry Nature Reserve, providing outdoor recreation. Local schools serve families, and public transport links, including the Tyne and Wear Metro, connect residents to Newcastle and the coast. The nearby Rising Sun Country Park offers additional leisure opportunities. Holystone & Benton provide a balance of suburban living and convenience for commuters.

Area overview

On average Holystone & Benton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Holystone & Benton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

14.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Holystone & Benton Population

9,895

Population density

1,773.1 per km²

Demographics

British

8,788

88.81%

Indian

211

2.13%

Other White

191

1.93%

Chinese

171

1.73%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.84%

Total population: 9,895

Housing

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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Holystone & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £760,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	48	£335,000	£255,218	£300,000	£381,625	£479,000
Flats	26	£118,750	£70,250	£95,875	£131,500	£195,250
Semi-Detached	44	£237,500	£145,000	£172,500	£296,875	£519,700
Terraced	27	£166,000	£103,850	£138,625	£276,500	£308,100

10 years price trend in Holystone & Benton

All postcodes in Holystone & Benton

NE129PZ

Ashwood Close

NE129QU

Feetham Avenue

NE129UP

Wesley Drive

NE270HF

Edmund Road

NE270RQ

Holystone Way

NE122GD

Station Road

NE128BZ

Corver Way

NE129AH

Balroy Court

NE129LE

Granville Drive

NE129LJ

Elm Croft Road

NE270UX

Carlisle Way

NE77UR

Coach Lane

NE122FY

Station Road

NE122HB

Holystone & Benton

NE126UU

Station Road

NE129SA

Bellingham Drive

NE270UY

St Cuthberts Close

NE77XE

Front Street

NE77XJ

Manor Avenue

NE128AG

Front Street

NE128AW

Holystone & Benton

NE128AX

Station Road

NE128FE

Front Street

NE129HQ

Laurel Avenue

NE129JQ

Woodside Crescent

NE129LP

South Croft

NE129NL

Lyndhurst Road

NE129PQ

Corver Way

NE129RE

Elsdon Drive

NE270DE

Holystone & Benton

NE270UN

Edmund Road

NE128AF

Thornhill Road

NE129JU

Granville Crescent

NE129NS

Glebe Avenue

NE129SU

Great Lime Road

NE270DD

Devonshire Drive

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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