Lobley Hill and Bensham is a residential ward in Gateshead, located west of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is well-connected to central Gateshead and Newcastle via major roads and public transport, making it a practical location for commuters. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas catering to daily needs.
The ward has a mix of green spaces, such as Saltwell Park, one of Gateshead’s largest parks, offering recreational facilities and walking paths. Bensham has a historically Jewish community, with cultural landmarks like the Gateshead Talmudical College. The area also has a range of independent shops and eateries, reflecting its varied population. Lobley Hill and Bensham provides a balance of urban convenience and quieter residential living.
On average Lobley Hill and Bensham has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lobley Hill and Bensham is £34,753 per year. There are 4 schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Don Street
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Redwood Gardens
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Balfour Street
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Cuthbert Street
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Earlsway
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Dunston & Teams
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Rothbury Gardens
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Redwood Gardens
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Armstrong Street
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Craster Court
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Cheviot Gardens
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Curzon Street
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Saltwell Road
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Oakwood Gardens
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Coanwood Gardens
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Princes Park
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Moorfoot Gardens
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Mendip Gardens
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Airey Terrace
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St Cuthbert's Road
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Corbitt Street
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Fontwell Drive
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Carlton Court
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Silverwood Gardens
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Fells Road
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Cotswold Gardens
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Cheviot Gardens
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Chiltern Gardens
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Chiltern Gardens
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Pentland Gardens
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Malvern Gardens
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Second Street
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St Cuthbert's Place
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Newton Street
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Fifth Avenue
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Fourth Avenue
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Skipper Close
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Bensham North
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Bensham North
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Oakfield Road
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Alwinton Gardens
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Beechwood Gardens
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Malvern Gardens
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Bensham North
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Fourth Street
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Miller Street
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Kempton Gardens
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King Street
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Fourth Avenue
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Comma Court
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Windmill Way
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Bensham North
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Saltwell Place
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Lobley Hill Road
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Elmwood Gardens
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Norwood Road
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Ridley Street
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Askew Road
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Kyle Road
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Ridsdale Court
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Elysium Lane
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Fourth Avenue
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Malvern Gardens
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Eleventh Avenue
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Chester Place
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Derwentwater Road
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Askew Road
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Armstrong Street
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Miller Street
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Earlsway
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Dunston & Teams
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Belsay Gardens
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Belford Gardens
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Queensway North
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Thornwood Gardens
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Fifth Avenue
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Scafell Gardens
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Mendip Gardens