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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

NE82XB

Sidney Grove

NE119LQ

Cheviot Gardens

NE921BX

Earlsway

NE82XP

Alston Street

NE119UF

Comma Court

NE81XN

Rectory Place

NE119NG

Skipper Close

NE82XJ

Adler Close

NE119JX

Chiltern Gardens

NE84XB

Lobley Hill Road

NE110JQ

Kingsway

NE110DN

Greenwood Gardens

NE110RW

Earlsway

NE110BT

Lobley Hill Road

NE81TN

Sedgewick Place

NE81YN

Liddell Terrace

NE110NG

Earlsway

NE110NQ

Kingsway North

NE110AY

Bywell Gardens

NE110HB

Fourth Avenue

NE84QR

Rawling Road

NE110DU

Coanwood Gardens

NE921AN

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81XQ

Brighton Road

NE81PP

Cromwell Terrace

NE110DX

Hollywood Gardens

NE119UG

Hedge Close

NE119LA

Moorfoot Gardens

NE110JZ

Kingsway North

NE84XF

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE110DY

Coach Road

NE81XU

Oswald Terrace

NE110DJ

Pinewood Gardens

NE110DD

Oakwood Gardens

NE110LG

Fourth Avenue

NE84TE

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE881AD

Earlsway

NE110JU

New Road

NE81PH

Askew Road West

NE110EN

Fourth Avenue

NE110AH

Malvern Gardens

NE110BL

Queensway

NE110AE

Oakfield Road

NE921BZ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119LU

Mourne Gardens

NE119LD

Cotswold Gardens

NE110HF

Fifth Avenue

NE119NB

Team Vale Villas

NE921AU

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84YD

Aintree Gardens

NE82HY

Marian Court

NE921AR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE921BP

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84QS

Rawling Road

NE921AA

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE81NZ

Bridges View

NE110AG

Simonside Walk

NE82TA

Victoria Road

NE84AF

Armstrong Street

NE119LE

Cotswold Gardens

NE881ZX

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE119TF

Heath Close

NE82UW

Fourth Street

NE119LS

Scafell Gardens

NE81TG

Cotfield Walk

NE110NY

Queensway North

NE82US

First Street

NE110RQ

Earlsway

NE110EG

Kingsway North

NE110QG

Allen Avenue

NE82UY

Fourth Street

NE81NU

Windmill Way

NE82UP

Ridsdale Court

NE110NN

Fells Road

NE921BR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84PU

Whitehall Road

NE119LX

Cumbrian Gardens

NE110DA

Beechwood Gardens

NE81XH

Rectory Road

NE81TZ

Claremont Walk

NE84XL

Newton Street

NE81ST

Woodbine Street

NE84YZ

Cartmel Grove

NE82HU

Marian Court

NE110AT

Rothbury Gardens

NE84YY

Wetherby Grove

NE84YL

Fontwell Drive

NE82JX

Askew Road West

NE119TY

Glanville Close

NE110QY

North East Fruit & Vegetable Market

NE84YE

Goodwood Avenue

NE84ZR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE852BT

Earlsway

NE110ND

Second Avenue

NE81UT

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE82XN

Elysium Lane

NE852BS

Earlsway

NE119TT

Festival Park Drive

NE82YL

Corbitt Street

NE110JX

Fourth Avenue

Data Sources

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