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Lobley Hill and Bensham

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About

Lobley Hill and Bensham form a residential ward situated directly across the River Tyne from Newcastle city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments. Its topography is varied, featuring the steep incline of Lobley Hill itself alongside the flatter streets of Bensham closer to the river. This creates a distinct separation between the two neighbourhoods within the shared ward.

The area is well-connected by several major roads, including the A184, and is served by the Gateshead Stadium Metro station. Bensham is notable for its long-established Orthodox Jewish community, one of the largest in the UK outside London, with several synagogues and kosher facilities. The ward also contains Saltwell Park, a large Victorian park with a restored Gothic revival mansion, providing a significant green space for local residents.

Area overview

On average Lobley Hill and Bensham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lobley Hill and Bensham is £41,912 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). Lobley Hill and Bensham is home to around 10,053 people, with a population density of about 2,587.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lobley Hill and Bensham Population
10,053
Population density
2,587.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.05(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.59(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.82(+39%)
Public order
14.32(+75%)
Other theft
13.83(+131%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,269
82.25%
Other White
453
4.51%
Other
253
2.52%
African
247
2.46%
Other Asian
144
1.43%
Total population: 10,054

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,239
26.95%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,953
23.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,272
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,169
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
10%
Total 16+ residents: 8,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,141
24.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,123
24.43%
Social rents from council
911
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
901
19.6%
Other social rented
409
8.9%
Total households: 4,596

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £332,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lobley Hill and Bensham 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 Lobley Hill and Bensham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£162,000
Detached8£250,000
Flats8£76,250
Terraced19£155,000

10 years median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.

All postcodes in Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110DQ

Silverwood Gardens

NE921BD

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81YA

St Aidans Street

NE981WY

Earlsway

NE119ND

Grayling Road

NE921DD

Earlsway

NE119LY

Mendip Gardens

NE110LB

Fourth Avenue

NE81XA

Barrington Place

NE921BY

Earlsway

NE119NJ

Coppers Close

NE84XE

Saltwell Road

NE84QY

Saltwell Place

NE110HH

Coach Road

NE110TF

Earlsway

NE110BX

Elmwood Gardens

NE119LT

Snowdon Gardens

NE81XD

Rectory Place

NE110DP

Rowanwood Gardens

NE921AF

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81YJ

Epworth Grove

NE110NW

Dukesway

NE110BS

Lobley Hill Road

NE82HX

Marian Court

NE84XA

Lobley Hill Road

NE921AH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110SR

Eastern Avenue

NE921AT

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921BF

Earlsway

NE82UR

Second Street

NE84YS

Fontwell Drive

NE110YY

Earlsway

NE921AP

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE981BA

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921BN

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81YB

Hilda Street

NE110AW

Consett Road

NE921DE

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84YR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE82UL

Ridsdale Court

NE81SS

Woodbine Street

NE81TB

St Cuthberts Place

NE84YF

Fontwell Drive

NE84PX

Whitehall Road

NE881YB

Earlsway

NE110NL

Fifth Avenue

NE921AZ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921DG

Earlsway

NE119LL

Malvern Gardens

NE119NF

Ringlet Close

NE921BS

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84XT

Victoria Road

NE110AR

Belford Gardens

NE110AN

Consett Road

NE119JY

Pentland Gardens

NE110BB

Meldon Gardens

NE82YE

Kyle Road

NE119LH

Malvern Gardens

NE110NF

Princes Park

NE921DH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110AD

Oakfield Road

NE921BE

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84TH

Saltwell Road

NE110BE

Kingsway North

NE881ZB

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81XS

Brighton Road

NE119LP

Pennine Gardens

NE81US

Bensham Road

NE110TU

Princesway

NE110QH

Earlsway

NE921BH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921DF

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110TE

Earlsway

NE921BJ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110LA

Earlsway

NE921BB

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921AJ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81UA

Bewick Road

NE110AJ

Lobley Hill Road

NE110BY

Beechwood Gardens

NE881AA

Earlsway

NE110NA

Fourth Avenue

NE119TU

Festival Park Drive

NE981YL

Earlsway

NE110DG

Consett Road

NE82XZ

South Hill Road

NE110RE

Earlsway

NE81UR

The Mill

NE119NE

Vance Business Park

NE82LL

Askew Road

NE981XY

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81TD

Overhill Terrace

NE110UH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81UF

Bewick Road

NE82XL

Elysium Lane

NE82HB

Derwentwater Road

NE110BU

Earlsway

NE981WZ

Earlsway

NE110LQ

Princes Park

NE82LP

St Cuthbert's Road

Data Sources

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