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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 110 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

110

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kenton Population

11,528

Population density

5,564.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.26(+35%)

Anti-social behaviour

31.14(+36%)

Public order

12.23(+39%)

Shoplifting

9.89(-19%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.46(-21%)

North East average

Demographics

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

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

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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Kenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £421,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£323,000	£234,800	£274,000	£372,000	£411,200
Flats	7	£64,000	£49,650	£61,750	£72,500	£75,000
Semi-Detached	34	£185,000	£135,550	£162,125	£312,000	£356,123
Terraced	34	£168,500	£106,000	£141,813	£320,250	£367,450

10 years median price trend in Kenton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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