| Council | North Tyneside |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a North East suburb 52% below the national average. |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Benton is £247,526, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Benton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£247,526
£336,403
£118,763
£232,493
£200,340
Is Benton a nice place to live?
Yes, Benton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Tyne and Wear.
How safe is Benton?
Benton has a low crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 36 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 52% below the national average, and 52% below the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Benton?
Benton has 40 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Mary's Catholic School, Benton Dene Primary School, Benton Park Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Wallsend Jubilee Primary School and Redesdale Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Benton?
The majority of residents in Benton identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.