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About

Scotswood is a residential area in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, located along the River Tyne. The area is known for its industrial history, particularly its former steelworks and shipbuilding connections. Today, it features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and modern developments, with green spaces like Scotswood Garden providing a focal point for the community.

The area is well-connected to central Newcastle via the A695 road and local bus routes. Scotswood is also home to the Newcastle Business Park, which has brought employment opportunities to the area. The nearby River Tyne offers walking and cycling paths, linking to wider routes along the waterfront. While quieter than some parts of the city, Scotswood has seen regeneration efforts in recent years.

Area overview

On average Scotswood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 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 of residents in Scotswood is £32,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Scotswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £174,995 in Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,200 up to £325,000.

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
Detached7£260,995
Flats9£90,000
Semi-Detached47£180,000
Terraced16£146,000

10 years median price trend in Scotswood

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

All postcodes in Scotswood

NE157TF

Broadwood Road

NE157UH

Legion Road

NE156NR

Axwell Park View

NE156SY

Broadmead Way

NE156UL

Abercorn Road

NE157TN

West Vallum

NE156AN

Heighley Street

NE156DR

Axwell Park View

NE156UH

Muswell Hill

NE157UA

Hextol Gardens

NE157UQ

Hayleazes Road

NE157AT

Baroness Drive

NE157PN

Bramble Dykes

NE156AS

Armstrong Road

NE156UX

Fowberry Road

NE157AJ

Baroness Drive

NE157HN

Denton Road

NE157UN

The Forum

NE156ES

Scotswood

NE157QQ

Hoyle Avenue

NE157UE

Wharmlands Grove

NE157TR

Hoyle Avenue

NE156NQ

Axwell Park View

NE156TW

Broadmead Way

NE157SY

Broadwood Road

NE156TN

Balfour Road

NE156UN

Broadway Villas

NE157HD

Denton Road

NE157TB

Broadwood Road

NE157TQ

Castlenook Place

NE157EX

Hoyle Avenue

NE156AY

Armstrong Road

NE156AZ

Deveval Road

NE156EN

Scotswood

NE156TE

Scotswood

NE156UP

Betts Avenue

NE157AU

Baroness Drive

NE157HJ

Countess Drive

NE157TX

Broadwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.