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About

Scotswood lies on the north bank of the River Tyne, west of Newcastle's city centre. Historically a hub for heavy industry and shipbuilding, its landscape is now characterised by modern housing developments and regenerated green spaces along the riverside. The area is directly connected to the south bank via the Scotswood Bridge, facilitating travel. Residential streets mix older terraced homes with newer estates, reflecting its ongoing transformation from its industrial past.

A prominent local feature is the community-run Scotswood Garden, a large urban nature project focused on local food growing and biodiversity. The area is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro at Scotswood station, providing direct links into central Newcastle. Remnants of its industrial heritage can be seen in the remaining structures and pathways that follow the old railway lines, now used for walking and cycling along the river corridor.

Area overview

On average Scotswood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scotswood is £42,029 per year. There are 3 schools in Scotswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scotswood is home to around 5,687 people, with a population density of about 2,755.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scotswood Population
5,687
Population density
2,755.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.24(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.96(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.41(+46%)
Public order
16.35(+86%)
Vehicle crime
11.96(+166%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,507
79.28%
Other White
245
4.31%
African
163
2.87%
Pakistani
153
2.69%
Other Asian
123
2.16%
Total population: 5,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,203
26.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,096
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
680
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
601
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
656
26.72%
Social rents from council
630
25.66%
Owns outright
540
22%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
13.6%
Other social rented
200
8.15%
Total households: 2,455

Property prices in Scotswood

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,250 up to £292,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scotswood 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 Scotswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£240,000
Flats9£119,000
Semi-Detached43£174,995
Terraced13£152,000

10 years median price trend in Scotswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotswood.

All postcodes in Scotswood

NE157PN

Bramble Dykes

NE156TQ

Betts Avenue

NE157HP

Whickham View

NE156AF

Aldwick Road

NE156BU

Armstrong Road

NE156DZ

Willowford Place

NE156DD

Wayside

NE156DL

Haig Crescent

NE157DF

Denton Road

NE157ER

West Road

NE157TT

Castlenook Place

NE156BT

Walwick Fell

NE157HH

Denton Road

NE156DQ

Axwell Park View

NE157DX

Fergusons Lane

NE156AP

Whitfield Road

NE157AQ

Thorntree Drive

NE157AX

Duchess Drive

NE157UT

Broadwood Road

NE157TE

Turret Road

NE156UJ

Aldwick Road

NE157HU

Ravenburn Gardens

NE157BD

Denton Road

NE157HE

Denton Road

NE157TH

Turret Road

NE156TX

Yewcroft Avenue

NE156HE

Armstrong Road

NE156XP

Fowberry Road

NE156TY

Yewcroft Avenue

NE157TS

Overdene

NE157UR

Highwood Road

NE156AW

Haig Crescent

NE156TB

Whickham View

NE156UW

Violet Close

NE157HR

Greenside Crescent

NE156EW

Armstrong Road

NE156TF

Whickham View

NE156TJ

Fergusons Lane

NE157HB

Denton Road

NE156HB

Woodstock Road

NE157HX

Swinley Gardens

NE156HA

Woodstock Road

NE156NG

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156TD

Whickham View

NE156TS

Broadmead Way

NE156UE

Muswell Hill

NE157HT

Howdene Road

NE156NF

Benwell Village

NE156AE

Armstrong Road

NE157TA

Broadwood Road

NE157UJ

Legion Grove

NE156TR

Delaval Road

NE157TD

Pauline Gardens

NE156EY

Armstrong Road

NE156TP

Broadway Villas

NE156AA

Armstrong Road

NE156DN

Darley Place

NE157TG

Wood Grove

NE157UB

Wharmlands Road

NE157US

Highwood Road

NE156BY

Armstrong Road

NE156DH

Wayside

NE156HH

Thorndale Road

NE157SX

Broadwood Road

NE157UP

Heathwell Road

NE156EG

Chapel Rigg Drive

NE156AH

Bankside Road

NE156AR

Heighley Street

NE156EF

Castlesteads Way

NE156ER

Dorset Road

NE156NT

Derwent Street

NE157TP

West Vallum

NE156UY

Higgins Close

NE156DJ

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156DP

Axwell Park View

NE156TA

Whickham View

NE157AB

Countess Drive

NE157HQ

Whickham View

NE156TZ

Violet Close

NE156TT

Muscott Grove

NE156AL

Broadmead Way

NE156EQ

Whitehouse Road

NE157UL

Buteland Road

NE156UD

Sandmere Place

NE157AS

Thorntree Drive

NE156BW

Featherwood Avenue

NE156DF

Whitehouse Road

NE156XA

Adamsez East Industrial Estate

NE157TL

West Vallum

NE157TU

Cohort Place

NE156UA

Higgins Close

NE156NS

Sandhoe Gardens

NE157TJ

Softley Place

NE156UU

Scotswood Road

NE157UD

Wharmlands Road

NE156DG

Chesterholm Avenue

NE157HS

Howlett Hall Road

NE157UH

Legion Road

NE156AJ

Bankside Road

NE157HL

Denton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.