South View Benton, North Tyneside
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE7), about 30 m long. USRN 28315006.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £166,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Tyneside costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manors, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lane End Surgery, about 110 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £166,500 | £166,500 | £166,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2020 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £166,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2018 | 1 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2017 | 5 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £189,950 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 1 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2012 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 21 May 2007 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1999 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 4 NE7 7UU | Terraced | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,924 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 1,580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Longbenton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Former Hair Stylists' Shop, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Black Bull Inn, Front Street, Benton: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Land adjacent to Benton Metro Station, Station Approach, Benton: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to Benton Metro Station, Station Approach, Benton: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- University of Northumbria Coach Lane campus, Dene, Newcastle, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Percy Hedley School, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Percy Hedley School, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 70 m and 71 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE7 7UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE7 7XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 150 m |
| Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Longbenton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Front Street-College Lane Benton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Four Lane Ends | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Osborne Road, NE2 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lane End Surgery | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairmans Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosebrough Dental Surgery | 100 m |
| Hospital | Freeman Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Salter's Bridge, Gosforth, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Salter's Bridge, Gosforth | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Gosforth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Black Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Jesmond Vale | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Fencer Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Tyneside: see them on the North Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Benton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longbenton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cragside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Redesdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull NE7 7XE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Benton Ale House NE7 7XE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Lezzet Turkish Restaurant NE7 7XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Benton House School NE7 7XE | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Fairways Community Centre NE7 7UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Aidan House News NE7 7UH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| PAB NE7 7UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Scarecrow Coffee Benton NE7 7UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Go Local Extra NE7 7EE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Sanskrit NE7 7EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wokify NE7 7EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Heron Foods NE7 7EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Subway NE7 7EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Chip & Fish NE7 7EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Burger 8 Benton NE7 7EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Four Lane Ends (28); On or near Front Street (26); On or near Manor Place (9); On or near Portrush Way (8); On or near Hoylake Avenue (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Front Street · Morrit Court · Teal Close · Manor Walk · College Lane · Whitby Crescent · Hoylake Avenue · Benton Lane · Aidan Court · Manor Place · Manor Drive · Gleneagles Close
All the streets in NE7 and across North Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.