| Council | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
Is Benwell right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Benwell is £148,240, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Benwell house price trends over the last 30 years.
£148,240
£208,000
£69,037
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£146,585
Is Benwell a nice place to live?
Benwell 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 Benwell?
Benwell has an average crime rate of 120.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Supermarket, as reported by Northumbria Police.
What are the best schools in Benwell?
Benwell has 38 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Sacred Heart Catholic High School and Bridgewater Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham and Sacred Heart Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Benwell?
The majority of residents in Benwell identify as White (British) (67%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.