Postcode NE15 7DR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denton Dene.
Benwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Benwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.4% 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 of residents in Benwell is £32,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE15 7DR.
Benwell near NE15 7DR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denton Dene | Large | Walking directions to Denton Dene |
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 7DR postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.