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About

Kenton is a residential suburb situated approximately three miles northwest of Newcastle city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with many semi-detached and terraced homes. It is bordered by the major routes of the A1 and A167, providing direct road connections.

A notable local landmark is the Church of St. John the Baptist, with its distinctive spire visible across the area. Much of the local activity centres around the shops and services along Kenton Road. The suburb is also home to a large retail park, offering practical amenities for residents.

Area overview

On average Kenton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kenton is £43,988 per year. There are 4 schools in Kenton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kenton is home to around 11,803 people, with a population density of about 3,399.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kenton Population
11,803
Population density
3,399.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.75(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.13(+6%)
Shoplifting
8.73(-25%)
Public order
7.96(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(-37%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,709
73.8%
African
589
4.99%
Other White
492
4.17%
Arab
311
2.64%
Other Asian
280
2.37%
Total population: 11,801

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,870
31.75%
No qualifications
2,081
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,326
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,174
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,547
31.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
23.54%
Owns outright
1,086
22.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
610
12.44%
Other social rented
361
7.36%
Total households: 4,903

Property prices in Kenton

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kenton 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 Kenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£1,425,000£3,797
Flats18£205,000£2,805
Semi-Detached35£210,000£2,350
Terraced40£165,500£1,833

10 years median price trend in Kenton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton.

All postcodes in Kenton

NE34LP

The Ridgeway

NE33QE

Kenton Lane

NE34TP

Burnfoot Way

NE53XA

Scafell Drive

NE53HN

Moorview Crescent

NE34QQ

Wyndrow Place

NE33BJ

Beadnell Drive

NE33EA

Kenton Lane

NE53BQ

Chestnut Avenue

NE34JH

Montagu Avenue

NE34SR

The Crossway

NE34PR

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE33YY

Dunnykirk Avenue

NE53AU

Rose Terrace

NE53BL

Whitethorn Crescent

NE33YB

Apperley Avenue

NE33BS

Kenton Lane

NE33YS

Laverock Place

NE53UY

Wansfell Avenue

NE34UR

Brislee Gardens

NE34SY

Millfield Avenue

NE33GT

Kelvedon Avenue

NE34LB

The Crossway

NE33BL

Carter Close

NE53DA

Ponteland Road

NE33EB

Kenton Lane

NE33DN

Prestwick Gardens

NE34UH

Ashbrooke Street

NE34NT

Kenton Crescent

NE34TN

Burnfoot Way

NE53EP

Ponteland Road

NE34LS

The Highgate

NE34UB

Bygate Close

NE53XL

Beaufort Close

NE32EF

Airport Industrial Estate

NE34QT

Wycliffe Avenue

NE33QD

Kenton Lane

NE53HD

Harehills Avenue

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE34JJ

Montagu Avenue

NE34PP

Ferrydene Avenue

NE34HX

Montagu Avenue

NE33YX

Hartburn Walk

NE53BA

Whinmoor Place

NE34SH

Hardwick Place

NE33EP

Eland Close

NE53DD

Ponteland Road

NE34SB

Montagu Avenue

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE33BE

Kirkwood Drive

NE34TE

Linskill Place

NE33ER

Thirston Way

NE34RH

Wyndham Avenue

NE34JW

Albany Mews

NE34TA

Millfield Avenue

NE34NU

Kenton Crescent

NE33BR

Kenton Lane

NE34TR

Falkland Avenue

NE34UQ

Bideford Road

NE53DE

Ponteland Road

NE53HE

Harehills Avenue

NE53EQ

Ponteland Road

NE33EQ

Thirston Way

NE34LH

The Uplands

NE33GP

Dowding Lane

NE53BR

Ponteland Road

NE34LE

Kenton Lane

NE33YL

Mallowburn Crescent

NE33GJ

Skendleby Drive

NE34LA

The Wynd

NE34TY

Earsdon Road

NE34RU

Kenton Park Shopping Centre

NE34LJ

The Fellside

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE53BD

Link Road

NE34PW

High Meadows

NE33BU

Southwood Gardens

NE33RX

Halewood Avenue

NE34BR

Kenton

NE34LT

The Rise

NE34TU

Montpellier Place

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE53AY

Chestnut Avenue

NE34UN

Creighton Avenue

NE53HL

Meadowdale Crescent

NE32EN

Diamond Court

NE53ER

Middle Garth

NE34LD

Kenton Lane

NE34UA

Mansell Place

NE34UJ

Orwell Green

NE33XZ

Hazeldene Avenue

NE53EX

Heathfield Crescent

NE33YH

Beal Green

NE33GH

Ashover Road

NE34JN

Montagu Avenue

NE33YF

Ryal Walk

NE33ES

Gunnerston Grove

NE53BW

Blakelaw

NE33XU

Hazeldene Avenue

NE53AQ

Moorside Court

Data Sources

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