Benwell Hill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE5 2DY, NE5 2EP.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Benwell Hill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £305,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £189,625. That is 23% above the Newcastle Upon Tyne average of £247,817 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 47% semi-detached, 29% terraced, 24% detached. Recorded sale prices on Benwell Hill Road range from £150,000 to £370,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 744 streets in Newcastle Upon Tyne with at least two sales in the last year, Benwell Hill Road ranks 175th for average price.
House prices on Benwell Hill Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £189,625 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Terraced | 5 | £179,400 | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Detached | 4 | £266,250 | 5 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Benwell Hill Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 5 Dec 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 59, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 5 Dec 2025 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 17 Oct 2025 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 57, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 4 Apr 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 15 Nov 2022 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 22 Aug 2022 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 29 Jul 2022 | £197,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 30 Mar 2022 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 23 Dec 2021 | £277,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 27 Aug 2021 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2EP | 6 Nov 2020 | £153,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 16 Jul 2020 | £161,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 13 Dec 2019 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2EP | 27 Jul 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 8 Jun 2018 | £166,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 20 Feb 2018 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Benwell Hill Road NE5 2DY | 24 Mar 2017 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 59, Benwell Hill Road | £285,000 (Dec 2019) → £370,000 (Dec 2025) | +30% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Benwell Hill Road
Crime
387 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benwell Hill Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 53 |
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 32 |
| Public order | 29 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benwell Hill Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
- Ouseburn and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benwell Hill Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's High School 1,224 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hadrian School 167 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart Primary School 241 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bahr Academy 29 pupils | Other independent school Sunni Deobandi | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham 472 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School 1,424 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle 205 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Metrocentre station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Blaydon station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Newcastle station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- West Road-Fox And Hounds (W-Bound, Westacres Crescent) 2 min walk
- West Road-Fox And Hounds (SE-Bound, A186) 3 min walk
- Two Ball Lonnen-West Road (SW-Bound, Two Ball Lonnen) 4 min walk
- Two Ball Lonnen-West Road (NE-Bound, Two Ball Lonnen) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fenham Hall Surgery
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.5 mi - Betts Avenue Medical Group
2 Betts Avenue, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi - Denton Turret Medical Centre
10 Kenley Road, Slatyford, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi - West Road Medical Centre
170 West Road, Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cedar Road · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Fenham · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Fenham W Rd Esso Express · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Denton Burn Whickham View Local · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Lonnen Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Farah Chemists Limited · 0.5 mi
- Denton Turret Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Netherby Drive (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Unit 3 Condercum House · 0.5 mi
- Whickham View Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 629 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,643 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Newcastle upon Tyne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Benwell Hill Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 17.9% | 11.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 3.3% |
Religion
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 41.3% |
| No religion | 27.8% | 40.8% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.8% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.8% | 34.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 21.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.6% | 4.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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