Postcode NE15 7PB 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 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 25.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from NE15 7PB.
Benwell near NE15 7PB 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7PB postcode area, located within Benwell, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 7PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Cedar Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 - 161 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6PQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.