Lobley Hill and Bensham West
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Lobley Hill and Bensham West in Gateshead using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Lobley Hill and Bensham West a good place to live?
Lobley Hill and Bensham West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
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Lobley Hill and Bensham West at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Lobley Hill and Bensham West
Crime rate
Crime rate
24.6 per 1,000 people
Percentile
10th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham West
House prices
Average sold price
£121,956
Percentile
3rd percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham West
Flood risk in Lobley Hill and Bensham West
Transport in Lobley Hill and Bensham West
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Lobley Hill and Bensham West a good place to live?
Lobley Hill and Bensham West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Lobley Hill and Bensham West safe?
Lobley Hill and Bensham West ranks in the 10th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Lobley Hill and Bensham West?
The average sold price is £121,956, with house prices in the 3rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham West?
Schools rank in the 55th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Lobley Hill and Bensham West?
Nearby public profiles include Bridges in Gateshead and Crawcrook and Greenside in Gateshead.
