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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 175 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
175
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
74.9(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.36(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.2(+61%)
Public order
18(+105%)
Other theft
16.71(+157%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 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
Detached8£281,500
Flats5£75,000
Semi-Detached29£161,500
Terraced19£189,000

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

NE119LY

Mendip Gardens

NE81UF

Bewick Road

NE81TN

Sedgewick Place

NE981XY

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81XQ

Brighton Road

NE921BR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110AG

Simonside Walk

NE119LA

Moorfoot Gardens

NE119UF

Comma Court

NE81TD

Overhill Terrace

NE81UR

The Mill

NE84YR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE852BW

Earlsway

NE921AQ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110AX

Rothbury Gardens

NE110LG

Fourth Avenue

NE110TX

Bamburgh Court

NE119TZ

Camberwell Close

NE81XX

Rectory Road

NE81YB

Hilda Street

NE84XA

Lobley Hill Road

NE110NF

Princes Park

NE110RW

Earlsway

NE119LT

Snowdon Gardens

NE82HU

Marian Court

NE119LN

Mendip Gardens

NE119TX

Peacock Court

NE881AE

Earlsway

NE921BQ

Earlsway

NE110DE

Oakwood Gardens

NE110NQ

Kingsway North

NE110NG

Earlsway

NE119TD

Marsh Court

NE110AN

Consett Road

NE110AQ

Cragside Gardens

NE82UW

Fourth Street

NE82XH

Station Cottages

NE852BT

Earlsway

NE110DJ

Pinewood Gardens

NE110HJ

Coach Road

NE110NU

First Avenue

NE110UH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119TB

Marblet Court

NE921BY

Earlsway

NE110SZ

Western Avenue

NE81PP

Cromwell Terrace

NE81QD

Poplar Crescent

NE81YJ

Epworth Grove

NE110BP

Third Avenue

NE110HF

Fifth Avenue

NE110RY

Earlsway

NE119LX

Cumbrian Gardens

NE81YA

St Aidans Street

NE82HX

Marian Court

NE921BF

Earlsway

NE921BX

Earlsway

NE110QD

Queens Park

NE110EG

Kingsway North

NE981BA

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE82JX

Askew Road West

NE881ZX

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110NX

Queensway

NE81XL

Rectory Road

NE82UL

Ridsdale Court

NE82YP

King Street

NE84PU

Whitehall Road

NE84YY

Wetherby Grove

NE110BE

Kingsway North

NE110BU

Earlsway

NE82HY

Marian Court

NE84YH

Arkle Street

NE110JQ

Kingsway

NE921AU

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921AZ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81XD

Rectory Place

NE119NB

Team Vale Villas

NE119ND

Grayling Road

NE82XN

Elysium Lane

NE921AT

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110DG

Consett Road

NE110DN

Greenwood Gardens

NE110JZ

Kingsway North

NE81UA

Bewick Road

NE82HN

Meadowcroft Mews

NE84YD

Aintree Gardens

NE84YF

Fontwell Drive

NE921BP

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110LA

Earlsway

NE110BB

Meldon Gardens

NE119TY

Glanville Close

NE921DF

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119LU

Mourne Gardens

NE110NY

Queensway North

NE81TL

Claremont Place

NE82US

First Street

NE82XB

Sidney Grove

NE921BJ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110NS

Centralway

NE110QG

Allen Avenue

NE119NF

Ringlet Close

Data Sources

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