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About

Kenton ward lies in Newcastle's western suburbs, primarily consisting of residential housing developed through the 20th century. The area is anchored by the Kenton district shopping centre, which provides local retail and services. Its housing stock includes a mix of interwar semis-detached homes, post-war terraces, and more modern estates, creating a varied but predominantly residential character. The ward is bordered by major transport routes like the A1 and A167, connecting it to the city centre and wider region.

A notable local landmark is St. John Lee's Church, a medieval building with later additions, situated near the ward's boundary. The area contains several large secondary schools, including Kenton School, which serve a wide catchment. Public green space is provided by a number of smaller parks and playing fields, such as those near Kenton Lane. The ward's demographic profile is largely family-oriented, with a significant portion of its population being of school age.

Area overview

On average Kenton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kenton is £43,805 per year. There are 6 schools in Kenton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kenton is home to around 11,528 people, with a population density of about 5,564.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kenton Population
11,528
Population density
5,564.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.28(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.67(+36%)
Public order
10.76(+31%)
Shoplifting
9.37(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(-26%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,202
79.83%
Other White
491
4.26%
African
376
3.26%
Arab
185
1.6%
Other Asian
167
1.45%
Total population: 11,527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,682
29.63%
No qualifications
2,063
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,411
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,190
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
958
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 9,051

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,695
34.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,211
24.8%
Owns outright
1,088
22.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
9.07%
Other social rented
341
6.98%
Total households: 4,884

Property prices in Kenton

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £410,000.

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
Flats5£69,000
Terraced35£165,150
Semi-Detached39£190,000

10 years median price trend in Kenton

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

All postcodes in Kenton

NE33AS

Kirkwood Drive

NE33EB

Kenton Lane

NE34QJ

Wyndfall Way

NE33QE

Kenton Lane

NE34TS

Arlington Avenue

NE33JD

Alverton Close

NE33YH

Beal Green

NE33YE

Ryal Walk

NE34JY

Rokeby Drive

NE34PP

Ferrydene Avenue

NE33JS

Foxton Green

NE33YB

Apperley Avenue

NE33LH

Redland Avenue

NE34QL

Wyndtop Place

NE33SS

Ambridge Way

NE33LQ

Apsley Crescent

NE33DL

Braintree Gardens

NE34LD

Kenton Lane

NE33ES

Gunnerston Grove

NE34QT

Wycliffe Avenue

NE33BB

Winton Way

NE34RD

Brigham Avenue

NE33YU

Hartburn Walk

NE33JP

Columbia Grange

NE34LH

The Uplands

NE33BS

Kenton Lane

NE34NR

Kenton Road

NE34UL

Dene Bank View

NE33SN

Bodmin Way

NE34QN

Wyndward Place

NE34SR

The Crossway

NE33SG

Brodrick Close

NE33QY

Stapeley View

NE33LN

Laith Road

NE34QX

Wycliffe Avenue

NE33TQ

Fulbrook Road

NE34TQ

Minorca Place

NE33BL

Carter Close

NE33QB

Kenton Lane

NE33BJ

Beadnell Drive

NE34LE

Kenton Lane

NE33AP

Shilmore Road

NE33JU

Newlyn Road

NE33YY

Dunnykirk Avenue

NE33DN

Prestwick Gardens

NE34UE

Neale Walk

NE33SF

Bodley Close

NE33RN

Carsdale Road

NE33SQ

Banbury Road

NE34SS

Drummond Road

NE34QE

Wyndham Avenue

NE33QS

Drayton Road

NE34UD

Woodleigh View

NE34QR

Wyndley Place

NE33XX

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33TD

Hillsview Avenue

NE33YQ

Studdon Walk

NE33AB

Edgefield Avenue

NE33JR

Kinross Drive

NE33ER

Thirston Way

NE34TF

Brigham Avenue

NE33RY

Shandon Way

NE33AL

Mostyn Green

NE34TX

Evesham Garth

NE33EH

Moor View

NE34TU

Montpellier Place

NE34UP

Creighton Avenue

NE33BT

Kenton Lane

NE33QL

Hillsview Avenue

NE34LR

The West Rig

NE33DJ

Purley Gardens

NE33RQ

Dugdale Court

NE33QH

Halewood Avenue

NE34UB

Bygate Close

NE33DQ

Eastwood Gardens

NE33DH

Rosewood Gardens

NE33ST

Tilson Way

NE34LA

The Wynd

NE33QU

Runnymede Way

NE34RA

Wycliffe Avenue

NE34QP

Wyndsail Place

NE33YP

Hazeley Grove

NE34PR

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE33RE

Saxondale Road

NE33LE

Hillsview Avenue

NE34BU

Burnfoot Way

NE34LN

The Ridge Way

NE33TB

Hillsview Avenue

NE33LL

Anfield Road

NE34UQ

Bideford Road

NE33DB

Mountfield Gardens

NE34NQ

Kenton Road

NE34LJ

The Fellside

NE34TR

Falkland Avenue

NE33RU

Drayton Road

NE34SY

Millfield Avenue

NE34NS

Kenton Crescent

NE33TP

Budleigh Road

NE33QD

Kenton Lane

NE33RD

Dugdale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.