Postcode NE15 6BZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 38.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from NE15 6BZ.
Benwell near NE15 6BZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hodgkin Park | Large | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,200 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £260,995 |
| Flats | 15 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £179,998 |
| Terraced | 35 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benwell & Scotswood
In the NE15 6BZ postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kazy's Store | 154 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QB | Walking directions to Kazy's Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Metro Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XS | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.