Postcode NE15 7AU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Scotswood is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene.
Scotswood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Scotswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Scotswood is £32,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from NE15 7AU.
Scotswood near NE15 7AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denton Dene | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene |
| 0.5 mi | Denton Dene North | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene North |
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 7AU postcode area, located within Scotswood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.