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NE27 0DF

Devonshire Drive

Backworth & Holystone

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Overview

Postcode NE27 0DF is located in a major urban area, within the Backworth & Holystone ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Holystone & Benton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE27 0DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Holystone & Benton near NE27 0DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
1,535.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.87(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.46(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-47%)
Public order
3.61(-56%)
Burglary
2.41(-46%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
384
86.1%
Chinese
16
3.59%
Other White
14
3.14%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
1.57%
Indian
6
1.35%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
32.85%
Level 3 (A level)
74
21.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.15%
No qualifications
46
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
50.29%
Owns outright
33
19.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
17.92%
Social rents from council
9
5.2%
Other social rented
8
4.62%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Backworth & Holystone

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £375K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backworth & Holystone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£348,500£288
Semi-Detached28£226,000£252
Terraced16£192,248£180
Flats1£120,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Backworth & Holystone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,950£145,000£179,998£144,000
2017£289,950£132,000£188,000£130,000
2018£299,995£106,500£188,000£125,250
2019£309,973£95,000£194,995£130,000
2020£299,995£103,300£192,000£157,475
2021£318,000£85,000£187,500£136,000
2022£343,750£127,000£185,000£146,600
2023£310,000£111,500£222,500£180,000
2024£360,000£114,750£235,000£159,000
2025£346,000£120,000£235,750£199,496
2026£330,000£120,000£194,975£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£141£200£182
2017£219£164£194£151
2018£219£146£201£173
2019£221£140£211£140
2020£223£152£216£182
2021£234£125£210£177
2022£269£154£217£185
2023£269£164£234£192
2024£280£166£246£191
2025£280£180£260£208
2026£296£147£225£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Backworth & Holystone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE27 0DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE27 0DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202510, Devonshire Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
04 Feb 202620, Windsor Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
05 Dec 20252, Windsor Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,500
18 Jul 202523, Holystone Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
04 Mar 202542, Holystone Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0DJTerracedFreehold£114,500

Schools

In the NE27 0DF postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE27 0DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolystone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBackworth Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableParkside House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE27 0DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE27 0DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFarmfoodsStation Road, North Tyneside, NE27 0FSWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAldiNorthumberland Park Way, Backworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0FSWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE27 0DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Ian Thompson

Backworth & Holystone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holystone & BentonE02001755
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 018FE01035627
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE27 0DF

Is NE27 0DF (Holystone & Benton) safe?

The area around NE27 0DF records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE27 0DF?

The median sale price around NE27 0DF in Holystone & Benton is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE27 0DF?

There are 4 schools close to NE27 0DF, including Holystone Primary School (Good), Backworth Park Primary School (Good) and Parkside House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE27 0DF?

NE27 0DF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE27 0DF (Holystone & Benton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE27 0DF is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Ian Thompson (Labour Party).