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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 86 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats5£69,000£1,278
Semi-Detached44£187,000£2,215
Terraced37£165,150£2,048

10 years median price trend in Kenton

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

All postcodes in Kenton

NE34PZ

Broad Meadows

NE33TJ

Colgrove Way

NE34PS

Coniscliffe Avenue

NE33TE

Trowbridge Way

NE33SP

Banbury Road

NE33BR

Kenton Lane

NE33EP

Eland Close

NE34RJ

Wyndley Place

NE33JY

Afton Way

NE33LA

Hillsview Avenue

NE34PU

Brookvale Avenue

NE33TU

Rowan Drive

NE33RA

Bromford Road

NE34LL

The Garth

NE33QX

Stapeley View

NE33SX

Harvard Road

NE33JG

Tindale Court

NE33YS

Laverock Place

NE33YL

Mallowburn Crescent

NE33DA

Westwood Gardens

NE34PT

Aylyth Place

NE33QN

Carnforth Green

NE33XY

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33QJ

Hillsview Avenue

NE33TL

Penrose Green

NE34QS

Walnut Place

NE34LS

The Highgate

NE33YT

Hartburn Walk

NE33YA

Hazeldene Avenue

NE34TH

Kenton Lane

NE33LP

Apsley Crescent

NE33TA

Newlyn Road

NE33QP

Sheringham Avenue

NE34ST

The Ridgeway

NE33DD

Mountfield Gardens

NE34LQ

The Riding

NE34TJ

Millgrove View

NE33JX

Newlyn Road

NE33AE

Edgefield Avenue

NE33AG

Banbury Road

NE33RR

Kenton

NE34TY

Earsdon Road

NE33RJ

Shandon Way

NE33YR

Studdon Walk

NE33RX

Halewood Avenue

NE33TH

Trowbridge Way

NE34JX

Rokeby Drive

NE33AT

Kirkwood Drive

NE34RE

Brigham Avenue

NE33YN

Reestones Place

NE33YW

Hazeley Way

NE34QA

Roeburn Way

NE33SU

Emden Road

NE33LJ

Bradwell Road

NE33BX

Southwood Gardens

NE34PW

High Meadows

NE33XZ

Hazeldene Avenue

NE34TE

Linskill Place

NE33QT

Maywood Close

NE33BU

Southwood Gardens

NE33ET

Piper Court

NE34LP

The Ridgeway

NE33LD

Hillsview Avenue

NE33RH

Saxondale Road

NE33BD

Chesham Green

NE33EZ

Byrewood Walk

NE34BN

Braebridge Place

NE33AR

Kirkwood Drive

NE34SX

Millfield Avenue

NE33BY

Southwood Gardens

NE34TT

Darwin Crescent

NE33RB

Rosslyn Avenue

NE34TD

Stormont Green

NE34TN

Burnfoot Way

NE33EQ

Thirston Way

NE33YF

Ryal Walk

NE33YX

Hartburn Walk

NE33AW

Banbury Road

NE33RS

Quentin Avenue

NE33XU

Hazeldene Avenue

NE34RB

Birnham Place

NE33YZ

Fourstones Close

NE34UN

Creighton Avenue

NE34UH

Ashbrooke Street

NE34QD

Mornington Avenue

NE34BR

Kenton

NE33DP

Eastwood Gardens

NE33YJ

Byrness Close

NE34LT

The Rise

NE34QU

Wycliffe Avenue

NE33RL

Carsdale Road

NE34LB

The Crossway

NE33YD

Fawlee Green

NE33QQ

Balmain Road

NE33EN

Hazeldene Avenue

NE33EF

Moor Lane

NE33EG

Thirston Way

NE33SR

Kenton

NE34QQ

Wyndrow Place

NE34NU

Kenton Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.