Lobley Hill and Bensham sit on the south side of Gateshead, close to the River Tyne and within easy reach of Newcastle. The area mixes Victorian terraces that grew up with 19th‑century industrial expansion and mid‑20th‑century suburban housing, with green spaces such as nearby Saltwell Park providing local amenity. Topography is gentle rather than dramatic, but the neighbourhoods feel distinct: Bensham with its tighter streets and Lobley Hill with more post‑war estates and pockets of later development.
Economically the ward benefits from proximity to large employment and retail hubs such as Team Valley and the MetroCentre, while many residents commute into Gateshead or Newcastle. Bensham in particular is known for a lively, multicultural community, active local groups and independent shops and eateries, and both areas have seen periodic regeneration efforts to improve housing and community facilities. Public transport links make the area well connected despite its largely residential character.
Postcode districts covering Lobley Hill and Bensham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sunderland 8.9 miles14.3 km
- South Shields 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Gateshead 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Washington 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Durham 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Wallsend 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Newburn 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Whitley Bay 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Blyth 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Peterlee 17.1 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Saltwell Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Low Fell Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gateshead Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Deckham Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bridges Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Elswick Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Monument Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chowdene Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Whickham North Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Arthur's Hill Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Lobley Hill and Bensham
NE11 0HB, NE11 0UH, NE11 0PY, NE11 0DB, NE8 1US, NE11 0HF, NE11 9NB, NE8 1XN, NE8 4YR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6.8 miles11 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Dunston Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Central Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Eldon Square bus station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Haymarket bus station 2.1 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Lobley Hill and Bensham Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Durham House Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Lobley Hill and Bensham
- Emmanuel College Secondary
- Lobley Hill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 1.9 miles3 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2 miles3.2 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.6 km