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About

Kenton is a residential area located in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, approximately 3 miles from the city centre. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. Kenton is served by several local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents. Public transport links provide easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas.

The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Kenton Park offering recreational opportunities. Kenton is also home to a range of community facilities, including libraries and sports clubs. While it lacks the nightlife of central Newcastle, its proximity to the city makes it a practical choice for commuters. The area has a strong sense of local identity, with active community groups and events.

Area overview

On average Kenton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kenton is £37,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Kenton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,500 up to £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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£421,000
Flats20£165,000
Semi-Detached35£210,000
Terraced47£180,000

10 years median price trend in Kenton

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

All postcodes in Kenton

NE34JH

Adeline Gardens

NE34PR

Aysgarth Green

NE34RJ

Wyndham Avenue

NE34SH

Hardwick Place

NE34UJ

Kenton

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE53HZ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53UT

Houghton Avenue

NE33EB

Kenton Lane

NE33GT

Ashover Road

NE34LN

The Ridge Way

NE34TB

Ashbrooke Street

NE34UE

Kenton

NE53BH

Greenhill View

NE53BN

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE53HR

Kenton

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE32BF

Brunton Lane

NE32EF

Beaminster Way East

NE33DA

Southwood Gardens

NE33EH

Moor Lane

NE33XX

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33YS

Laverock Place

NE33YU

Hartburn Walk

NE34PE

Kenton Road

NE33BR

Kenton Lane

NE33QE

Creighton Avenue

NE34PS

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE34SR

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE53ET

Heathfield Crescent

NE53AT

Mayfield Terrace

NE33QS

Drayton Road

NE34BN

Braebridge Place

NE34LA

The Wynd

NE34NS

Kenton Crescent

NE34PU

Brookvale Avenue

NE34TD

Kenton

NE34TJ

Millgrove View

NE53BG

Whitethorn Crescent

NE33BT

Kenton Lane

NE33EQ

Hartburn Walk

NE33GN

Ambergate Way

NE33XU

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33YF

Kenton

NE34SU

Millfield Avenue

NE34TH

Kenton Lane

NE34UH

Ashbrooke Street

NE34UP

Bideford Road

NE34UQ

Bideford Road

NE53HL

Houghton Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.