Longbenton & Benton is a residential area in North Tyneside, located just west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The ward includes the suburbs of Longbenton and Benton, with a mix of housing types ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. The area is well-connected, with the A1058 Coast Road providing easy access to Newcastle and the coast, while Four Lane Ends interchange offers bus and Metro links.
Local amenities include Benton Park Road shopping parade, which features supermarkets, independent shops, and eateries. The ward is home to several schools, parks, and sports facilities, including Benton Park and Longbenton Sports Ground. The nearby Killingworth Lake and Rising Sun Country Park provide green spaces for recreation. Longbenton & Benton has a practical, suburban character, serving as a commuter base for Newcastle while retaining its own community feel.
On average Longbenton & Benton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longbenton & Benton is £38,313 per year. There are 7 schools in Longbenton & Benton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £367,475 |
| Flats | 24 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Longbenton & Benton
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Altan Place
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Glenfield Road
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Blackfriars Way
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Charnwood Avenue
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Chesters Avenue
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Kingsbridge
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Queensbridge
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Chesters Avenue
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Bardsey Place
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Clent Way
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Manor Grove
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Doulting Close
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Blackfriars Way
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Lutterworth Close
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Chesters Avenue
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West Farm Avenue
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Chesters Court
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Eastfield Terrace
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Byland Road
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Rossendale Place
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Benton Lane
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Holystone & Benton
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Gosforth Park Way
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Benton Lane
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Clipsham Close
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Beaumaris Court
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Corver Way
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Ringwood Green
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Blackfriars Way
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Coach Lane
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Lambourn Avenue
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Benton Lane
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Thirlwall Court
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Front Street
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Manor Avenue
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Front Street
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Goathland Avenue
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Front Street
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Gladstonbury Place
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Chesters Avenue
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Ancaster Avenue
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Kingfisher Road
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Curlew Close
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Lutterworth Road
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Cawfields Court
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West Farm Avenue
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Knowle Place
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Benton Lane
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Elmsford Grove
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Chesters Avenue
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.