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 miles3.8 km
- Sunderland 11.6 miles18.7 km
- South Shields 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Gateshead 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Washington 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Durham 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Wallsend 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Newburn 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Whitley Bay 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Blyth 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Peterlee 20 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- West Fenham Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Blaydon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Elswick Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lemington Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Denton & Westerhope Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Blakelaw Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wingrove Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Whickham North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arthur's Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Whickham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Benwell & Scotswood
NE15 6PU, NE15 7NR, NE15 7UE, NE15 6AA, NE15 7UL, NE15 6BF, NE15 6LG, NE15 6SP, NE15 6RP … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 4.4 miles7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.7 miles54.2 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Blaydon Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Eldon Square bus station 2.5 miles4 km
- Haymarket bus station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Benwell & Scotswood Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Michelangelos 2 miles3.2 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Durham House Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
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 miles3.5 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ravensworth Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4 miles6.5 km