Ferguson Lodge
Ferguson Lane, Old Benwell Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PL
Overall CQC rating
Last inspected 19 July 2023
Report published 14 Dec 2023
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Victoria Infirmary
57.3% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Atkinson Road Clinic
0.7 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Clyde - Farah Chemist
0.8 mi
16 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.1 mi
7 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Newcastle upon Tyne (2025–26)
£983
per week, residential
£983
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
12.7% of people in Newcastle upon Tyne are aged 65 or over
64.6
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.