Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Strong on transport, with lower house prices
Lobley Hill and Bensham South West at a glance
- House prices
- £171,000
- Lower prices11th percentile
- Schools
- 74th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 92nd percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- 52 per 1,000 residents
- Middle68th percentile
- Flood risk
- 4.1% of the area in flood zones
- Middle43rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Lobley Hill and Bensham South West a good place to live?
Lobley Hill and Bensham South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. These headline measures are a starting point; check the specific home and the routes you would use.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Gateshead below.
Lobley Hill and Bensham South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill and Bensham South West | £171,000 | 52 |
| Whickham North | £142,000 | 190.5 |
| Blaydon | £148,000 | 103.2 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
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Crime rate in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 52 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 68th percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £171,000
- Percentile
- 11th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 41 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 18.9 per 1,000 residents: lower than Gateshead (28.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Lobley Hill and Bensham South West | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 18.9 | 28.0 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 7.6 | 18.9 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7.4 | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Public order | 4.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.8 | 8.7 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 2.3 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 0.6 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Schools
74th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Flood risk
4.1% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 1% of the area. That is the 43rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West
Transport
92nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Lobley Hill and Bensham South West a good place to live?
Lobley Hill and Bensham South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. These headline measures are a starting point; check the specific home and the routes you would use.
Is Lobley Hill and Bensham South West safe?
Lobley Hill and Bensham South West ranks in the 68th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West?
The median sale price was £171,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 11th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham South West?
Schools rank in the 74th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Lobley Hill and Bensham South West?
Nearby public profiles include Whickham North in Gateshead and Blaydon in Gateshead.
