Postcode NE15 6BT 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 Scotswood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Scotswood is £42,029 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hodgkin Park.
Scotswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Scotswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Scotswood is £42,029 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NE15 6BT.
Scotswood near NE15 6BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hodgkin Park | Large | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,250 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,498 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £174,995 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
In the NE15 6BT postcode area, located within Scotswood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.