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Forest Hall

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About

Forest Hall is a residential ward located in the northern part of North Tyneside, bordering the larger town of Killingworth. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of post-war estates and more modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide connectivity to surrounding areas and Newcastle upon Tyne. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops along Station Road, which acts as a central hub for the community.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including the recreational grounds of the Forest Hall Golf Club. A notable local feature is the annual Forest Hall Gala, a community event with a history spanning several decades. Residential streets are generally quiet, with schools and community centres serving the local population. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from its neighbours, with its own historical development tied to its past as a colliery village.

Area overview

On average Forest Hall has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forest Hall is £52,417 per year. There are 3 schools in Forest Hall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Forest Hall

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £289K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Forest Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£301,500£245
Semi-Detached67£214,000£232
Terraced41£212,000£203
Flats10£131,550£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278,725£105,000£145,000£121,000
2017£230,000£90,500£145,000£158,250
2018£219,950£90,000£156,000£140,000
2019£230,000£95,000£144,250£140,000
2020£218,000£100,000£154,500£131,000
2021£265,000£110,000£162,950£158,000
2022£255,000£115,000£181,250£160,000
2023£244,250£105,000£197,500£170,000
2024£250,000£122,000£190,000£195,000
2025£309,000£92,500£195,000£155,000
2026£273,750£128,000£236,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£155£168£149
2017£201£152£152£151
2018£187£133£174£162
2019£193£145£162£156
2020£207£173£174£175
2021£191£173£188£170
2022£245£176£213£185
2023£270£174£212£185
2024£242£191£218£188
2025£252£177£221£186
2026£245£184£236£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Hall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Forest Hall ward.

Local councillors

Joanne Marie Sharp

Forest Hall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party