Postcode NE12 6LW is located in a major urban area, within the Killingworth ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Killingworth East area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Amberley Playing Fields.
Killingworth East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Killingworth East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 6LW.
Killingworth East near NE12 6LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Amberley Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Amberley Playing Fields |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Killingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £322,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £200,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 35 | £160,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,475 | £73,750 | £150,250 | £108,000 |
| 2017 | £222,000 | £73,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £222,000 | £75,000 | £158,000 | £109,500 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £69,750 | £145,000 | £118,250 |
| 2020 | £266,750 | £62,000 | £160,000 | £117,500 |
| 2021 | £253,000 | £69,000 | £175,000 | £133,333 |
| 2022 | £265,725 | £91,000 | £190,000 | £131,250 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £83,500 | £167,500 | £129,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £93,000 | £168,000 | £133,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £85,000 | £206,500 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £77,500 | £200,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £118 | £173 | £147 |
| 2017 | £218 | £130 | £189 | £159 |
| 2018 | £231 | £119 | £195 | £133 |
| 2019 | £215 | £101 | £170 | £148 |
| 2020 | £228 | £97 | £195 | £137 |
| 2021 | £255 | £134 | £210 | £162 |
| 2022 | £286 | £138 | £228 | £177 |
| 2023 | £285 | £143 | £185 | £155 |
| 2024 | £286 | £158 | £218 | £185 |
| 2025 | £284 | £135 | £240 | £173 |
| 2026 | £328 | £121 | £320 | £208 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 6LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 52, The Paddock, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6HG | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 14, Longstone Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6SU | Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 16, Regency Apartments, Citadel East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6DL | Flats | Leasehold | £102,500 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 23, Regency Apartments, Citadel East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6DL | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 32, Regency Apartments, Citadel East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6DL | Flats | Leasehold | £87,000 |
In the NE12 6LW postcode area, located within Killingworth East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Citadel East, North Tyneside, NE12 6YT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE12 6LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mick Stobbart
Killingworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Emma Foody
Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE12 6LW records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE12 6LW in Killingworth East is £175,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE12 6LW, including Amberley Primary School (Good), George Stephenson High School (Good) and Westmoor Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE12 6LW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE12 6LW is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Stobbart (Reform UK).