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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 average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £295K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached45£190,000£207
Terraced42£164,063£186
Flats5£69,000£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,500£55,000£144,500£119,975
2017£320,000£55,000£142,000£130,000
2018£205,000£52,000£143,500£117,000
2019£225,000£61,000£145,000£120,000
2020£225,000£49,500£158,000£129,000
2021£180,998£53,500£174,770£152,500
2022£236,000£70,000£172,500£155,000
2023£284,310£50,000£191,000£143,000
2024£330,000£65,000£178,500£163,500
2025£66,475£189,500£166,000
2026£69,000£246,750£163,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£93£149£136
2017£185£90£151£152
2018£186£95£145£126
2019£201£99£148£128
2020£188£86£170£167
2021£199£92£176£173
2022£203£98£183£168
2023£223£83£190£143
2024£258£125£186£177
2025£122£207£216
2026£119£226£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kenton ward.

Local councillors

Stephen Lambert

Kenton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Kenton

Is Kenton safe?

Kenton records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kenton?

The median sale price in Kenton is £170,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kenton?

Kenton has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kenton?

Kenton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kenton sits around rank 10,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kenton?

The average household income in Kenton is around £43,805 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kenton?

Kenton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen Lambert (Labour Party).

All postcodesin 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