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Benwell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Benwell is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,500. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,500 Population 123/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,016 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,016 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$260,807 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Benwell

Benwell

Benwell is an area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. Until 1974 it was in Northumberland.

People

Population6,500
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,016
Per Capita$45,016
Unemployment8.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$260,807
Rent$1,125
Ownership49.7%
Housing Units2,600

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+55.9%

Community

Population6,500
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates54.9730°, -1.6693°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$45,016
Median Age34.2 years

About Benwell

Benwell is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,500. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Benwell has a population of 6,500 with a density of 123 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (14.3%), with 7.8% White, 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.2% of residents. 3.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,500
Total Population
123
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below United Kingdom avg
52.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.2%
12% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 11.8%

Social Characteristics

Benwell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Benwell is $45,016, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,016 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $866, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 592 business establishments. 30.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Benwell vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$45,016
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,016
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)592

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit12.0%
Work from Home30.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Benwell is $260,807, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 49.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,600 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,807
7% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.7%
Owner-Occupied49.7%
Renter-Occupied50.3%
Housing Units2,600

Property Tax

Benwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates54.9730°N, 1.6693°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 125 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 114 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 134 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 49 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 76 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Benwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above United Kingdom avg
High School+55.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density123/sq mi
Total Area52.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit12.0%
Work from Home30.0%

Schools in Benwell

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broadwood Primary School - - - -
Westgate Community College - - - -
Sacred Heart Catholic High School - - - -
Bahr Academy - - - -
West Newcastle Academy - - - -
Thomas Walling Primary Academy - - - -
Trinity Academy Newcastle - - - -
St Johns Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
Canning Street Primary School - - - -
Atkinson Road Primary Academy - - - -
Pendower Hall Education Development Centre - - - -
Hadrian School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Bridgewater Primary School - - - -
Wingrove Primary School - - - -
St Bede's Catholic Primary School - - - -
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School - - - -
Thomas Bewick School - - - -
Mary Astell Academy - - - -
Beech Hill Primary School - - - -
Hilton Primary Academy - - - -
Farne Primary School - - - -
St Mark's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Cheviot Primary School - - - -
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School - - - -
Dame Allan's Senior School - - - -
St Cuthbert's High School - - - -
Sacred Heart Catholic High School - - - -
Excelsior Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Benwell

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Benwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Beamish Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Mining Institute
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
Segedunum
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
The Black Gate
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall

Libraries in Benwell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Seaton Sluice Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Benwell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
South Shields Market

Hotels in Benwell

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clifton Mount Hotel
Grainger Apartments
Grainger House Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Premier Inn
Rowers Hotel
Travelodge Gateshead

Restaurants in Benwell

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adaab
Ahura
Baba Yaga
Bindi Cafe
Gormans Fish And Chips
Kababissh
Little Istanbul
Oli & Joes
Pinar
Rajnagar
Rice Kungfu Chinese
Sambuca
Solomons
Tongs
Tony's Kitchen

Cafes in Benwell

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Bentleys
Cafe Bistro & Takeaway
Caffe Gineva
Cake Time by Marie
Cedar Road Coffee Shop
Costa
Costa
Deli Delights
Fazal's Cafe
Ice Stone Gelato
Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar
Pepe & Libby's Cafe
The Brownie Bay
The Deli
The Hot Box Cafe
The Oven Door Tearoom

Dentists in Benwell

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grainger Park Dental Practice
The Dental Care Clinic
Westgate Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Benwell

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PDSA Pet Hospital
Westway Veterinary Group

Train Stations in Benwell

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MetroCentre

Gas Stations in Benwell

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Petrol Station
CostCo Fuel
Denton
Esso
Esso
Esso
Gulf
Morrisons

Banks in Benwell

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newcastle Building Society

Gyms in Benwell

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre for Sport & Trampoline Park
Soccerworld
West End Community Gym

Breweries in Benwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
Hill Island Brewery
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
S43 Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Benwell

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Airports Near Benwell

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Benwell

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Benwell Grove Post Office
Benwell Post Office
Blakelaw Post Office
Druridge Drive Post Office
Two Ball Lonnen Post Office
Westerhope Post Office

Treatment Centers in Benwell

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benwell

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blakelaw Community Church
Broadmead Way Evangelical Church
Church of the Venerable Bede
Denton Burn Methodist Church
English Martyrs Church
Hindu Temple
Holy Cross Church
Holy Spirit
Kotku Mosque
Madina Masjid
Masjid Darul Arqam
Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministries
Newcastle Tawheed Islamic Centre
Newcasyle Central Mosque
Robert Stewart Memorial
St Bedes
St James and St Basil
St James Parish Church
St Johns
St Joseph's Benwell
St Margaret's Church and Parish Centre
St Mark's RC Church
St Roberts
St Wilfrid
St. Peter's Church
The Gateway Church
The Salvation Army - Newcastle City Temple
West End URC Church
Westerhope Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benwell

What is the population of Benwell?

Benwell has a population of 6,500 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Benwell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,016, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,807 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Benwell?

Benwell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Benwell?

The job market in Benwell faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $866. There are 592 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benwell?

The median home value in Benwell is $260,807. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,125. The homeownership rate is 49.7%.

How are the schools in Benwell?

34.6% of adults in Benwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Benwell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Benwell is 7.8% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 14.3% Asian. 88.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.5% of the population are military veterans. 6.3% of residents have a disability.

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