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Longbenton & Benton

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About

Longbenton & Benton is a residential ward located in the north of the Tyneside conurbation. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant population. Its landscape is largely urban, with several local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The ward is well-connected by major roads, including the nearby A1 and A19, facilitating travel to Newcastle and wider North Tyneside.

A central feature is the large Four Lane Ends interchange, a major bus and Metro station hub that defines the area's transport identity. Benton Park hosts local sports facilities and green space. The ward is also home to a significant HM Revenue and Customs office complex, which is a major local employer. This blend of housing, transport infrastructure, and commerce forms a practical and functional suburban environment.

Area overview

On average Longbenton & Benton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longbenton & Benton is £44,984 per year. There are 5 schools in Longbenton & Benton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Longbenton & Benton

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £245K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £496,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbenton & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£297,500£303
Semi-Detached48£211,000£228
Terraced29£180,000£250
Flats24£105,750£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbenton & Benton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,995£88,000£155,996£129,250
2017£341,495£90,000£158,500£139,250
2018£319,995£83,500£152,000£139,997
2019£340,000£98,000£157,250£135,000
2020£269,500£85,500£160,000£149,975
2021£328,500£101,250£166,700£156,600
2022£342,500£91,500£168,750£166,000
2023£352,500£89,000£182,000£175,000
2024£349,950£106,500£185,000£169,050
2025£325,000£110,000£219,250£180,000
2026£180,000£96,498£204,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£133£193£151
2017£245£125£202£168
2018£243£120£191£191
2019£247£145£178£166
2020£250£129£175£185
2021£252£154£188£177
2022£280£137£191£206
2023£291£129£218£205
2024£282£155£205£210
2025£306£151£229£232
2026£177£146£229£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbenton & Benton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Longbenton & Benton ward.

Local councillors

Linda Darke

Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Longbenton & Benton

What is the average house price in Longbenton & Benton?

The median sale price in Longbenton & Benton is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longbenton & Benton?

Longbenton & Benton has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longbenton & Benton?

Longbenton & Benton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longbenton & Benton sits around rank 14,018 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Longbenton & Benton?

The average household income in Longbenton & Benton is around £44,984 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Longbenton & Benton?

Longbenton & Benton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Longbenton & Benton

NE128DQ

Lambourn Avenue

NE128DW

Benton Lane

NE128DP

Wheatfield Grove

NE128EP

Edenbridge Crescent

NE128FA

Goathland Avenue

NE128AB

College Lane

NE128UZ

Chesters Avenue

NE128AL

Parkland

NE128AY

Tynedale Terrace

NE128UU

West Farm Avenue

NE128SL

Charnwood Avenue

NE77TG

Teal Close

NE128BX

Quorum Business Park

NE128UE

West Farm Wynd

NE128AZ

Station Road

NE128EB

Myreside Place

NE128QF

Lutterworth Close

NE128RU

West Farm Avenue

NE128DJ

Longbenton & Benton

NE77UT

St Andrews Court

NE128NT

Stoneleigh Avenue

NE128QL

Chesters Avenue

NE128JH

Rowanberry Road

NE77XQ

Manor Grove

NE128PP

Grassholm Place

NE128BA

Eastfield Terrace

NE128LQ

Whitby Crescent

NE128BH

Cheviot View

NE128DE

Denbeigh Place

NE128AA

Carolyn Close

NE128HP

Longbenton & Benton

NE128HL

Bowes Walk

NE77UJ

Four Lane Ends

NE128HU

Elmsford Grove

NE128TZ

Chesters Court

NE128SD

Clipsham Close

NE128RX

West Farm Avenue

NE128ST

Blackfriars Way

NE128XT

Byland Road

NE128PF

Beaumaris Court

NE128YQ

Queensbridge

NE128EG

Gosforth Park Avenue

NE128LJ

Skelder Avenue

NE128NS

Stoneleigh Avenue

NE77UU

South View

NE128SF

Hollington Close

NE77EA

Benton Road

NE128QJ

Chesters Avenue

NE128PL

Curlew Close

NE128JA

Meadow Close

NE128XY

Troutdale Place

NE128JE

Rowanberry Road

NE128SJ

Charnwood Avenue

NE128NP

Stoneleigh Avenue

NE77XL

Manor Drive

NE128QZ

Lutterworth Road

NE128HN

Deerbolt Place

NE128YA

Rossendale Place

NE128EW

Balliol Business Park

NE128WF

Thirlwall Court

NE128EN

Aylesbury Place

NE128QR

Lutterworth Road

NE77XJ

Manor Avenue

NE128WE

Aydon Gardens

NE128AE

Front Street

NE128XX

Runswick Avenue

NE129SF

Corver Way

NE128EQ

Basingstoke Place

NE128ED

Ongar Way

NE128WQ

Housesteads Gardens

NE128HS

Eishort Way

NE128DG

Park Road

NE128YG

Kingsbridge

NE128DN

Wheatfield Grove

NE128JJ

Rowanberry Road

NE128HA

Goathland Avenue

NE128QN

Chesters Avenue

NE128AJ

Front Street

NE128BN

Station Approach

NE128SW

Blackfriars Way

NE128PG

Monarch Court

NE128TY

Chesters Avenue

NE128NX

Kestrel Place

NE128GA

West Farm Avenue

NE128JB

Glenfield Road

NE128RH

Quantock Close

NE128PA

Heron Place

NE128SH

Charnwood Avenue

NE128RP

Kingsbury Court

NE128DU

Ashdown Close

NE128QW

Lutterworth Place

NE128PR

Merlin Place

NE128DL

Hailsham Avenue

NE128HB

Goathland Avenue

NE77XX

Manor Walk

NE77UN

Hoylake Avenue

NE128QP

Chesters Avenue

NE128UY

Corbridge Court

NE77UL

Gleneagles Close

NE128BB

Maddox Road