YHN properties in Benwell are managed by staff in the Benwell and Scotswood housing office in the West End Customer Service Centre on Condercum Road.

There are around 1400 YHN properties in this area, most of which are within 1/2 mile of the housing office.

North Benwell is covered by the Benwell and Scotswood or Elswick Council Wards.

Types of housing in North Benwell

YHN properties in the area make up large estates of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom terraced flats and a small number of 2 and 3 bedroom houses which were built in 1900s.  There are also a small number of  traditionally built 1930s houses in the Grainger Park estate and the Bishops Road area.

History and future

In the past, the area lost popularity because of an increase in crime, anti-social behaviour and disorder.  However,  North Benwell is now more popular and has stable estates where people want to live.  This is a result of partnership working with stakeholders, new laws about anti-social behaviour and the Your choice homes choice-based lettings system.

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