Postcode NE15 6BG is located in a major urban area, within the Benwell & Scotswood ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region , and forms part of the Benwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hodgkin Park.
Benwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NE15 6BG.
Benwell near NE15 6BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £325,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £233,498 |
| Flats | 15 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £146,050 |
10 years price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
In the NE15 6BG postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.