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NE15 6RT

Benwell Lane

Benwell & Scotswood

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Overview

Postcode NE15 6RT 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 average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hodgkin Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Benwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Benwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 6RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Benwell near NE15 6RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE15 6RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

MetroCentre

N/A

Walking directions to MetroCentre

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE15 6RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHodgkin ParkLargeWalking directions to Hodgkin Park
0.2 miHodgkin ParkSmallWalking directions to Hodgkin Park
0.3 miBenwell Nature Park - Local Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,636.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.87(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.53(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.04(-29%)
Public order
7.47(-9%)
Other theft
3.45(-42%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
78.42%
Bangladeshi
19
6.83%
Other Asian
13
4.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.88%
African
7
2.52%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
53.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.13%
Apprenticeship
19
8.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
39.66%
Social rents from council
31
26.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.93%
Owns outright
12
10.34%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.34%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Benwell & Scotswood

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £217K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Benwell & Scotswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£260,000£229
Semi-Detached68£177,995£187
Terraced32£175,500£183
Flats12£108,750£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benwell & Scotswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,995£54,500£130,000£132,995
2017£170,000£77,500£142,995£118,000
2018£193,998£102,995£134,950£115,500
2019£198,495£61,500£121,500£113,000
2020£200,495£56,000£136,250£125,000
2021£196,150£65,000£150,000£139,998
2022£250,000£68,750£175,000£156,995
2023£239,820£68,500£167,995£157,998
2024£226,449£70,000£169,995£155,000
2025£240,000£107,000£168,498£155,000
2026£320,000£46,000£202,498£153,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£86£144£148
2017£158£116£150£131
2018£176£140£142£134
2019£179£90£142£141
2020£182£87£149£137
2021£184£84£154£157
2022£218£113£185£174
2023£224£94£188£163
2024£241£114£184£173
2025£209£130£186£176
2026£244£63£200£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benwell & Scotswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benwell & Scotswood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 6RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 6RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202619, Hodgkin Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
20 Jan 202619, Benwell Grange, Benwell Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RGFlatsLeasehold£46,000
12 Dec 202558, Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RRTerracedFreehold£94,000
28 Jul 202552, Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RRTerracedFreehold£176,000
11 Aug 202524, Benwell Grange, Benwell Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RZFlatsLeasehold£66,000

Schools

In the NE15 6RT postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE15 6RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHadrian SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BenwellAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAtkinson Road Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 6RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE15 6RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlBenwell Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6LSWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miThomas Stores LtdAdelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BAWalking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd
0.3 miThe Village Supermarket103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BBWalking directions to The Village Supermarket
0.3 miKazy's Store154 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QBWalking directions to Kazy's Store
0.3 miLifestyle Express159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6PQWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE15 6RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Higgins

Benwell & Scotswood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardBenwell & ScotswoodE05011437
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BenwellE02001734
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 027BE01008289
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE15 6RT

Is NE15 6RT (Benwell) safe?

The area around NE15 6RT records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE15 6RT?

The median sale price around NE15 6RT in Benwell is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE15 6RT?

There are 16 schools close to NE15 6RT, including Hadrian School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell and Atkinson Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE15 6RT?

The closest station to NE15 6RT is MetroCentre, about 1,520 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE15 6RT?

NE15 6RT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE15 6RT (Benwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE15 6RT is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Higgins (Labour Party).