Postcode NE15 7DD 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 47.4 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 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in Benwell is £37,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 7DD.
Benwell near NE15 7DD 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.
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 7DD postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.