Postcode NE15 6LU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hodgkin Park.
Benwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.3% 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 per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 6LU.
Benwell near NE15 6LU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodgkin Park | Large | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.2 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 6LU postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6LS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 101 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Thomas Stores Ltd | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd |
| 0.5 mi | Watan Foods | West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PX | Walking directions to Watan Foods |
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.