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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £177,950 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
Terraced38£168,500
Semi-Detached39£189,000
Flats6£66,475

10 years median price trend in Kenton

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

All postcodes in Kenton

NE33YP

Hazeley Grove

NE33YX

Hartburn Walk

NE34LP

The Ridgeway

NE34QQ

Wyndrow Place

NE34ST

The Ridgeway

NE34TF

Brigham Avenue

NE33JG

Tindale Court

NE33AP

Shilmore Road

NE33EG

Thirston Way

NE33QB

Kenton Lane

NE33TQ

Fulbrook Road

NE34PX

Braebridge Place

NE34QE

Wyndham Avenue

NE34BR

Kenton

NE33BE

Kirkwood Drive

NE33RA

Bromford Road

NE33ST

Tilson Way

NE34LT

The Rise

NE33DL

Braintree Gardens

NE33QD

Kenton Lane

NE33RD

Dugdale Road

NE33TA

Newlyn Road

NE34LD

Kenton Lane

NE34NQ

Kenton Road

NE34PZ

Broad Meadows

NE34QY

Wycliffe Avenue

NE34TX

Evesham Garth

NE33QY

Stapeley View

NE33YW

Hazeley Way

NE34LB

The Crossway

NE34PP

Ferrydene Avenue

NE34QX

Wycliffe Avenue

NE34UL

Dene Bank View

NE33AN

Crantock Road

NE33JX

Newlyn Road

NE33AS

Kirkwood Drive

NE33RX

Halewood Avenue

NE34QH

Wyndham Avenue

NE34SX

Millfield Avenue

NE34TU

Montpellier Place

NE33AD

Edgefield Avenue

NE33ER

Thirston Way

NE33LD

Hillsview Avenue

NE33SE

Castle Close

NE33SN

Bodmin Way

NE33BJ

Beadnell Drive

NE33AE

Edgefield Avenue

NE33DN

Prestwick Gardens

NE33QL

Hillsview Avenue

NE33TP

Budleigh Road

NE34NR

Kenton Road

NE34QN

Wyndward Place

NE34RA

Wycliffe Avenue

NE34TR

Falkland Avenue

NE34TT

Darwin Crescent

NE33RY

Shandon Way

NE33ET

Piper Court

NE33QN

Carnforth Green

NE33SS

Ambridge Way

NE33TD

Hillsview Avenue

NE34LJ

The Fellside

NE34PT

Aylyth Place

NE34PY

Roeburn Way

NE34QP

Wyndsail Place

NE34UB

Bygate Close

NE33AR

Kirkwood Drive

NE33BQ

Kenton Lane

NE33BS

Kenton Lane

NE33EN

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33QU

Runnymede Way

NE33RL

Carsdale Road

NE33YE

Ryal Walk

NE34TN

Burnfoot Way

NE33DJ

Purley Gardens

NE33EZ

Byrewood Walk

NE33LB

Hillsview Avenue

NE33QJ

Hillsview Avenue

NE33RE

Saxondale Road

NE33RS

Quentin Avenue

NE33TN

Somersby Drive

NE34LE

Kenton Lane

NE34LR

The West Rig

NE34LS

The Highgate

NE34PW

High Meadows

NE34QR

Wyndley Place

NE34QS

Walnut Place

NE34SY

Millfield Avenue

NE34TA

Millfield Avenue

NE34TQ

Minorca Place

NE34UD

Woodleigh View

NE33RR

Kenton

NE34PR

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE34QJ

Wyndfall Way

NE34RJ

Wyndley Place

NE34UJ

Orwell Green

NE33EB

Kenton Lane

NE33JD

Alverton Close

NE33JF

Madron Close

NE33RT

Bellingham Court

NE34TB

Millfield Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.