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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 87 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
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
43.8(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.89(+5%)
Public order
9.4(+7%)
Shoplifting
9.23(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(-36%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Flats15£180,000
Semi-Detached31£240,000
Terraced42£177,550

10 years median price trend in Kenton

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

All postcodes in Kenton

NE53XQ

Cross Bank Road

NE34PR

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE34RJ

Wyndley Place

NE34UJ

Orwell Green

NE53HZ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53UT

Houghton Avenue

NE33GT

Kelvedon Avenue

NE53BN

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE34JH

Montagu Avenue

NE34SH

Hardwick Place

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE33EB

Kenton Lane

NE34LN

The Ridge Way

NE34TB

Millfield Avenue

NE53BH

Greenhill View

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE53HR

Blakelaw

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE32BF

Brunton Lane

NE33YS

Laverock Place

NE33YU

Hartburn Walk

NE34PE

Kenton Road

NE32EF

Airport Industrial Estate

NE33DA

Westwood Gardens

NE33XX

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33QE

Kenton Lane

NE34SR

The Crossway

NE53AT

Mayfield Terrace

NE53ET

Hillsleigh Road

NE33BR

Kenton Lane

NE34PS

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE33QS

Drayton Road

NE34BN

Braebridge Place

NE34LA

The Wynd

NE34TJ

Millgrove View

NE34NS

Kenton Crescent

NE34PU

Brookvale Avenue

NE34TD

Stormont Green

NE53BG

Whitethorn Crescent

NE33BT

Kenton Lane

NE33EQ

Thirston Way

NE33XU

Hazeldene Avenue

NE34SU

Tennyson Green

NE34TH

Kenton Lane

NE34UP

Creighton Avenue

NE34UQ

Bideford Road

NE33GN

Ambergate Way

NE33YF

Ryal Walk

NE34UH

Ashbrooke Street

NE53HL

Meadowdale Crescent

Data Sources

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