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NE7 7EH

Benton Road

Longbenton & Benton

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Overview

Postcode NE7 7EH is located in a major urban area, within the Longbenton & Benton ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 Manors, about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Holystone & Benton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from NE7 7EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Holystone & Benton near NE7 7EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
3,174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.22(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.6(+3%)
Public order
8.61(+5%)
Other theft
5.38(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-58%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
80.29%
Indian
12
5.77%
Pakistani
5
2.4%
African
5
2.4%
Arab
4
1.92%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
46.52%
No qualifications
37
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.09%
Apprenticeship
11
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50.86%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.52%
Other social rented
13
11.21%
Social rents from council
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Longbenton & Benton

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £245K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £496,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbenton & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£297,500£303
Semi-Detached48£211,000£228
Terraced29£180,000£250
Flats24£105,750£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbenton & Benton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,995£88,000£155,996£129,250
2017£341,495£90,000£158,500£139,250
2018£319,995£83,500£152,000£139,997
2019£340,000£98,000£157,250£135,000
2020£269,500£85,500£160,000£149,975
2021£328,500£101,250£166,700£156,600
2022£342,500£91,500£168,750£166,000
2023£352,500£89,000£182,000£175,000
2024£349,950£106,500£185,000£169,050
2025£325,000£110,000£219,250£180,000
2026£180,000£96,498£204,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£133£193£151
2017£245£125£202£168
2018£243£120£191£191
2019£247£145£178£166
2020£250£129£175£185
2021£252£154£188£177
2022£280£137£191£206
2023£291£129£218£205
2024£282£155£205£210
2025£306£151£229£232
2026£177£146£229£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbenton & Benton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE7 7EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE7 7EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202613, Manor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XPDetachedFreehold£180,000
12 Sept 20259, Manor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
19 Sept 2025341, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7EEOtherFreehold£193,000
23 Jan 20262, Benton Lodge Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
28 Mar 202526, Manor Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XNSemi-DetachedFreehold£377,500

Schools

In the NE7 7EH postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE7 7EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBalliol Primary SchoolFoundation school

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryBenton Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)Voluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE7 7EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE7 7EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHeron Foods373 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miTesco ExpressBenton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miToday's Local391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EEWalking directions to Today's Local

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 NE7 7EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Darke

Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne NorthE14001379
WardLongbenton & BentonE05015873
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holystone & BentonE02001755
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 018AE01008469
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE7 7EH

Is NE7 7EH (Holystone & Benton) safe?

The area around NE7 7EH records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 NE7 7EH?

The median sale price around NE7 7EH in Holystone & Benton is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE7 7EH?

There are 11 schools close to NE7 7EH, including Balliol Primary School (Special Measures), Benton Park Primary School (Outstanding) and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE7 7EH?

NE7 7EH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE7 7EH (Holystone & Benton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE7 7EH is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).