Is East Denton a good place to live?
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In East Denton (NE5 9), recorded crime is 938% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,549
Recorded crime
2777.8
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE5 9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 30/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 39%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 698
Owned 61% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE5 9.
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East Denton NE5 9: frequently asked questions
Is East Denton NE5 9 a good place to live?
In East Denton (NE5 9), recorded crime is 938% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in East Denton NE5 9?
Recorded crime in East Denton NE5 9 runs at 2777.8 per 1,000 properties, 938% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is East Denton NE5 9 safe?
Crime in East Denton NE5 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in East Denton NE5 9 runs at 2777.8 per 1,000 properties, 938% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is East Denton NE5 9 a deprived area?
East Denton NE5 9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).