How many households are in Scotswood?

There are 2,454 households in Scotswood

What are house prices in Scotswood?

Based on 93 recent sales, the median price is £175,000.

How much social housing is near Scotswood?

About 30.4% across the Scotswood area.

What are prices by property type in Scotswood?

Latest medians: Detached £226,995, Semi-detached £180,000, Terraced £157,500, Flats £90,000.

What home types are most common in Scotswood?

Housing mix: semi-detached 55.8%, terraced 19.6%.

What's the Scotswood population and density?

Scotswood population is 5,687 with density 2755.1 per km².

How safe is Scotswood?

Crime level in Scotswood is very high with about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Scotswood?

Average resident income is about £32,200 per year.

How deprived is Scotswood?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 5108 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Scotswood and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Scotswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Scotswood

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 158 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

158

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

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £325,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£226,995	£204,373	£219,998	£262,245	£274,995
Flats	9	£90,000	£50,100	£75,000	£130,000	£138,000
Semi-Detached	57	£180,000	£120,000	£160,000	£213,995	£248,599
Terraced	16	£157,500	£104,250	£130,750	£212,245	£226,000

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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