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About

Longbenton is a residential area in North Tyneside, located just west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is known for its mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments. It is home to the sprawling Benton Park View business park, which houses several offices and employers, including the Department for Work and Pensions. The nearby Four Lane Ends interchange provides easy access to the A1 and A19, making it a convenient location for commuters.

Longbenton has local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including the popular Rising Sun Country Park on its outskirts. The area is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, with Longbenton Metro station providing direct links to Newcastle city centre and the coast. While primarily residential, the area has a practical, functional character with a focus on community facilities and transport connections.

Area overview

On average Longbenton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longbenton is £36,000 per year. There are 7 schools in Longbenton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

36.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Longbenton Population

9,306

Population density

2,983.3 per km²

Demographics

British

8,064

86.64%

Other White

299

3.21%

Indian

230

2.47%

Other Asian

0.97%

Chinese

0.84%

Total population: 9,307

Housing

Social rents from council

1,259

28.76%

Owns with a mortgage

1,204

27.5%

Owns outright

866

19.78%

Private landlord or letting agency

550

12.56%

Other social rented

417

9.52%

Total households: 4,378

Property prices in Longbenton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Longbenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £355,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£263,500	£213,750	£228,750	£295,250	£303,050
Flats	15	£96,500	£73,800	£87,000	£117,501	£125,750
Semi-Detached	46	£201,500	£121,250	£175,000	£228,750	£316,250
Terraced	54	£178,250	£137,100	£165,000	£189,250	£218,175

10 years price trend in Longbenton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail