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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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 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-Detached32£161,250
Terraced20£181,250

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

NE119NJ

Coppers Close

NE921DG

Earlsway

NE81TG

Cotfield Walk

NE82JB

Marian Court

NE84XT

Victoria Road

NE84XU

Sandown Gardens

NE110TU

Princesway

NE119TA

Argus Close

NE81UY

Osborne Terrace

NE81XA

Barrington Place

NE82XZ

South Hill Road

NE921AN

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE981WZ

Earlsway

NE110AW

Consett Road

NE84YB

Ascot Crescent

NE921AS

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921BH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110HH

Coach Road

NE119LL

Malvern Gardens

NE119TW

Red Admiral Court

NE81ST

Woodbine Street

NE110DH

Elderwood Gardens

NE110DX

Hollywood Gardens

NE119TG

Swallow Tail Drive

NE82JU

Marian Court

NE84XB

Lobley Hill Road

NE84ZR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921AB

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110BA

Mitford Gardens

NE110ND

Second Avenue

NE110NW

Dukesway

NE110RH

First Avenue

NE119JX

Chiltern Gardens

NE81TW

Claremont Walk

NE81YH

Goschen Street

NE82UY

Fourth Street

NE84XJ

Stephenson Street

NE84YZ

Cartmel Grove

NE81YN

Liddell Terrace

NE84QX

Saltwell Street

NE921DE

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81XY

Bensham Court

NE84YL

Fontwell Drive

NE84YX

Fontwell Drive

NE881AA

Earlsway

NE921AL

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110AB

Oakfield Road

NE110JU

New Road

NE110TY

Fourth Avenue

NE84XS

Armstrong Street

NE110DS

Laurelwood Gardens

NE110HB

Fourth Avenue

NE119TT

Festival Park Drive

NE110AY

Bywell Gardens

NE81PH

Askew Road West

NE82XJ

Adler Close

NE84XX

Newbury Avenue

NE84YE

Goodwood Avenue

NE110BT

Lobley Hill Road

NE110SR

Eastern Avenue

NE81SQ

Coatsworth Road

NE110QH

Earlsway

NE110TF

Earlsway

NE110DA

Beechwood Gardens

NE110EN

Fourth Avenue

NE119UG

Hedge Close

NE81XN

Rectory Place

NE81XT

Bensham Avenue

NE84QR

Rawling Road

NE981YL

Earlsway

NE110DY

Coach Road

NE110YY

Earlsway

NE81SS

Woodbine Street

NE81TZ

Claremont Walk

NE921AF

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921BB

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84XY

Chepstow Gardens

NE110DL

Firwood Gardens

NE110EL

Earlsway

NE81XS

Brighton Road

NE84QY

Saltwell Place

NE110AH

Malvern Gardens

NE110AT

Rothbury Gardens

NE110DT

Larchwood Gardens

NE110PR

Third Avenue

NE921AH

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110BS

Lobley Hill Road

NE110NL

Fifth Avenue

NE110QZ

Earlsway

NE119TF

Heath Close

NE81TH

Airey Terrace

NE81US

Bensham Road

NE84XE

Saltwell Road

NE81SU

Claremont Street

NE110AE

Oakfield Road

NE921DB

Earlsway

NE81AF

Cuthbert Street

NE81NZ

Bridges View

NE82TA

Victoria Road

NE110PY

Don Street

Data Sources

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