Postcode NE12 2DB is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hall ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 2DB.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 2DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry Park |
| 0.2 mi | Springfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Forest Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £101,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hall
In the NE12 2DB postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 2DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Station Road, North Tyneside, NE12 7HS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Select Convenience | 43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AR | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Forest Hall Traders | 48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7JN | Walking directions to Forest Hall Traders |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.