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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 99 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
99
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
41.15(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.79(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.72(+20%)
Public order
13.54(+65%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+84%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £315,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£240,000£2,330
Flats7£135,000£2,014
Semi-Detached39£180,000£2,022
Terraced16£180,500£1,957

10 years median price trend in Scotswood

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

All postcodes in Scotswood

NE157HX

Swinley Gardens

NE156UA

Higgins Close

NE156ES

Whitehouse Road

NE156UE

Muswell Hill

NE157TN

West Vallum

NE156NS

Sandhoe Gardens

NE156AW

Haig Crescent

NE156AZ

Featherwood Avenue

NE156AY

Shafto Street

NE156AT

Parmontley Street

NE157US

Highwood Road

NE157HU

Ravenburn Gardens

NE156BT

Walwick Fell

NE157HJ

Denton Road

NE156TW

Broadmead Way

NE157HN

Denton Road

NE157TR

Rockcliffe Gardens

NE156NQ

Axwell Park View

NE156DG

Chesterholm Avenue

NE157BD

Denton Road

NE156TD

Whickham View

NE156EN

Cawfield Street

NE156HE

Armstrong Road

NE157SY

Broadwood Road

NE157HD

Denton Road

NE157TT

Castlenook Place

NE157TX

Copperas Lane

NE156TU

Yewcroft Avenue

NE156TB

Whickham View

NE157TS

Overdene

NE157HR

Greenside Crescent

NE156BY

Armstrong Road

NE156NG

Benwell & Scotswood

NE156TF

Whickham View

NE157AQ

Thorntree Drive

NE157EX

Hoyle Avenue

NE156DD

Wayside

NE157SX

Broadwood Road

NE156ER

Dorset Road

NE156AR

Heighley Street

NE156DN

Darley Place

NE157AS

Thorntree Drive

NE156BU

Armstrong Road

NE156EF

Castlesteads Way

NE156AE

Armstrong Road

NE156EQ

Whitehouse Road

NE157HP

Whickham View

NE156TP

Broadway Villas

NE157UJ

Legion Grove

NE156XP

Fowberry Road

NE157UB

Wharmlands Road

NE157TP

West Vallum

NE157TG

Wood Grove

NE157TD

Pauline Gardens

NE157HQ

Whickham View

NE157UA

Hextol Gardens

NE156UP

Betts Avenue

NE156DZ

Willowford Place

NE157UR

Highwood Road

NE156HH

Thorndale Road

NE156UX

Scotswood Road

NE156AH

Bankside Road

NE156UU

Scotswood Road

NE157UH

Legion Road

NE157HT

Howdene Road

NE156XA

Adamsez East Industrial Estate

NE156SY

Whickham View

NE156TS

Broadmead Way

NE157AX

Duchess Drive

NE156EW

Armstrong Road

NE157DX

Fergusons Lane

NE157UQ

Heathwell Road

NE156DH

Wayside

NE157TL

West Vallum

NE157UN

The Forum

NE156TJ

Fergusons Lane

NE157HB

Denton Road

NE156AS

Ouston Street

NE157AB

Countess Drive

NE156TR

Delaval Road

NE156NF

Benwell Village

NE156TE

Whickham View

NE156UY

Higgins Close

NE156BW

Featherwood Avenue

NE157TJ

Softley Place

NE156AA

Armstrong Road

NE157UT

Broadwood Road

NE156AN

Whitfield Road

NE157PN

Bramble Dykes

NE157UP

Heathwell Road

NE156DP

Axwell Park View

NE156EY

Armstrong Road

NE156DR

Axwell Park View

NE157HL

Denton Road

NE156AJ

Bankside Road

NE156TY

Yewcroft Avenue

NE156TQ

Betts Avenue

NE157TA

Broadwood Road

NE156UL

Abercorn Road

NE156AF

Aldwick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.