Benwell & Scotswood
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 54.975, -1.678 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 20 64 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Benwell and Scotswood lie on the western edge of Newcastle upon Tyne, hugging the north bank of the River Tyne only a few miles from the city centre. The ward mixes riverside paths and pocket parks with long runs of Victorian and post‑war housing, and transport links westwards along the old industrial corridor give easy access to the city and neighbouring communities.
The area has deep roots - Roman military sites and traces of Hadrian's Wall lie close by and Scotswood grew up around shipbuilding and heavy engineering on the Tyne. Like much of the Tyne Valley it suffered industrial decline in the late 20th century, but recent years have seen regeneration projects, new housing and active community groups focused on culture, green spaces and local services, so the ward now balances a strong sense of local history with grassroots renewal.
Postcode districts covering Benwell & Scotswood
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 2.4 miles
- Sunderland 11.6 miles
- South Shields 10.2 miles
- Gateshead 4.2 miles
- Washington 8.3 miles
- Durham 14.1 miles
- Wallsend 6.5 miles
- Newburn 2.4 miles
- Whitley Bay 9.9 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 12.3 miles
- Blyth 11.8 miles
- Peterlee 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Fenham Ward 0.8 miles
- Blaydon Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Elswick Ward 1.5 miles
- Lemington Ward 1.5 miles
- Denton & Westerhope Ward 1.5 miles
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 1.6 miles
- Blakelaw Ward 1.6 miles
- Wingrove Ward 1.6 miles
- Dunston and Teams Ward 1.8 miles
- Whickham North Ward 1.8 miles
- Arthur's Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Whickham Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Benwell & Scotswood
NE15 6LR, NE15 6SP, NE15 6RG, NE15 7HS, NE4 8XL, NE15 6RH, NE15 6SB, NE15 7UR, NE15 7UH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 4.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.7 miles
- MetroCentre Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Blaydon Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 2.5 miles
- Haymarket bus station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Benwell & Scotswood Ad
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 2.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 2.5 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.5 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 4 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 0.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 2.2 miles
- Motel One Newcastle 3 2.6 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle 3 2.4 miles
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle 3 2.6 miles
Schools in Benwell & Scotswood
- Atkinson Road Primary Academy Primary
- Bridgewater Primary School Primary
- Broadwood Primary School Primary
- Excelsior Academy All ages
- Hadrian School Special
- St Cuthbert's High School Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Primary
- Trinity Academy Newcastle Special
- Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited Special
- Trinity Solutions Academy Further education
Local points of interest
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.2 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 2.2 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.3 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.5 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.7 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.8 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 2.9 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 3.2 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.2 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 3.6 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4 miles