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Takeaways| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for a North East suburb 14% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Bensham is £144,065, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bensham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£144,065
£267,500
£95,402
£216,837
£187,859
Is Bensham a nice place to live?
Bensham is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Bensham?
Bensham has a below average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 64 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% below the national average, and 14% below the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Bensham?
Bensham has 36 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Brighton Avenue Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead and South Street Community Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Bensham?
The majority of residents in Bensham identify as White (British) (74%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.