Postcode NE15 7BU 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 low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.9 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 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene North.
Benwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from NE15 7BU.
Benwell near NE15 7BU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 7BU postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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.