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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. The median sale price in Longbenton & Benton is £181,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £245,000. There are 5 schools in Longbenton & Benton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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: £181,000
Price per sq ft: £221
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £245K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 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
Detached13£350,000£307
Semi-Detached45£207,500£235
Terraced37£179,950£240
Flats22£105,750£150

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£375,000£110,000£219,250£180,000
2026£265,000£96,498£207,000£178,000
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£309£151£227£232
2026£304£146£247£218
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