Postcode NE15 6RU 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 high crime levels, with around 85.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 1,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 6RU.
Benwell near NE15 6RU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hodgkin Park | Large | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hodgkin Park | Small | Walking directions to Hodgkin Park |
| 0.4 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 6RU postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 6RU
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Thomas Stores Ltd | Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to Thomas Stores Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | The Village Supermarket | 103 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.