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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

NE84RA

Miller Street

NE110DE

Oakwood Gardens

NE84XJ

Stephenson Street

NE110QZ

Earlsway

NE82XD

Sidney Grove

NE110RH

First Avenue

NE110AU

Rothbury Gardens

NE84YG

Lobley Hill Road

NE921BQ

Earlsway

NE110DB

Thornwood Gardens

NE110SZ

Western Avenue

NE82LX

St Cuthberts Road

NE81SU

Claremont Street

NE84YX

Fontwell Drive

NE881AE

Earlsway

NE119LB

Moorfoot Gardens

NE921AL

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119TZ

Camberwell Close

NE84XD

Earlsway

NE110DR

Redwood Gardens

NE110AQ

Cragside Gardens

NE110EL

Earlsway

NE921AE

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921AB

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921AG

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119TW

Red Admiral Court

NE81AF

Cuthbert Street

NE119TB

Marblet Court

NE119NA

Lobley Hill Road

NE84QX

Saltwell Street

NE921AQ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81TL

Claremont Place

NE110JH

Kingsway North

NE81SQ

Coatsworth Road

NE110PY

Don Street

NE84XX

Newbury Avenue

NE81QD

Poplar Crescent

NE921DB

Earlsway

NE84XN

Hedley Street

NE119TX

Peacock Court

NE119JU

Chiltern Gardens

NE119LJ

Malvern Gardens

NE110RY

Earlsway

NE81YE

Ridley Street

NE921AS

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119TG

Swallow Tail Drive

NE110QD

Queens Park

NE110PR

Third Avenue

NE110HJ

Coach Road

NE110AA

Oakfield Road

NE119TA

Argus Close

NE84YA

Kempton Gardens

NE110BG

Consett Road

NE81UU

Bensham Road

NE81YL

Balfour Street

NE82HN

Meadowcroft Mews

NE84XU

Sandown Gardens

NE82YP

King Street

NE81XX

Rectory Road

NE84YB

Ascot Crescent

NE110NX

Queensway

NE110BP

Third Avenue

NE81XL

Rectory Road

NE81XY

Bensham Court

NE852BW

Earlsway

NE81YD

Curzon Street

NE110NB

Fifth Avenue

NE81XT

Bensham Avenue

NE84XY

Chepstow Gardens

NE921BA

Earlsway

NE110AX

Rothbury Gardens

NE119TD

Marsh Court

NE110AP

Alwinton Gardens

NE81YH

Goschen Street

NE921DA

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110DH

Elderwood Gardens

NE110TY

Fourth Avenue

NE81TF

Cotfield Walk

NE82JU

Marian Court

NE81QB

Chester Place

NE110XA

Fifth Avenue

NE82JB

Marian Court

NE110DT

Larchwood Gardens

NE110TX

Bamburgh Court

NE81UY

Osborne Terrace

NE84XS

Armstrong Street

NE110AL

Lobley Hill Road

NE119LN

Mendip Gardens

NE110BA

Mitford Gardens

NE82XH

Station Cottages

NE921AW

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110AB

Oakfield Road

NE82SH

Cuthbert Street

NE110NS

Centralway

NE82UN

Fourth Street

NE110DL

Firwood Gardens

NE110AS

Belsay Gardens

NE981XZ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110DS

Laurelwood Gardens

NE84YH

Arkle Street

Data Sources

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