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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

NE110JS

Eleventh Avenue

NE110AZ

Carlton Court

NE81TW

Claremont Walk

NE110NU

First Avenue

NE921AD

Lobley Hill and Bensham

NE84YJ

Lobley Hill Road

NE81TH

Airey Terrace

Data Sources

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