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NE12 7AF

West Lane

Backworth & Holystone

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Detailed insights for NE12 7AF

Overview

Postcode NE12 7AF is located in a major urban area, within the Backworth & Holystone ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Killingworth East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Killingworth East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Killingworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 7AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Killingworth East near NE12 7AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 7AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
4,120.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.5(-19%)
Shoplifting
17.44(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.87(-23%)
Public order
10.69(+31%)
Vehicle crime
10.12(+146%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
88.6%
Chinese
10
2.85%
Other White
8
2.28%
Pakistani
6
1.71%
Other Asian
4
1.14%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
40.27%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.68%
No qualifications
39
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
40.91%
Owns outright
55
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.29%
Social rents from council
9
5.84%
Other social rented
2
1.3%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Backworth & Holystone

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £375K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backworth & Holystone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£348,500£288
Semi-Detached28£226,000£252
Terraced16£192,248£180
Flats1£120,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Backworth & Holystone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,950£145,000£179,998£144,000
2017£289,950£132,000£188,000£130,000
2018£299,995£106,500£188,000£125,250
2019£309,973£95,000£194,995£130,000
2020£299,995£103,300£192,000£157,475
2021£318,000£85,000£187,500£136,000
2022£343,750£127,000£185,000£146,600
2023£310,000£111,500£222,500£180,000
2024£360,000£114,750£235,000£159,000
2025£346,000£120,000£235,750£199,496
2026£330,000£120,000£194,975£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£141£200£182
2017£219£164£194£151
2018£219£146£201£173
2019£221£140£211£140
2020£223£152£216£182
2021£234£125£210£177
2022£269£154£217£185
2023£269£164£234£192
2024£280£166£246£191
2025£280£180£260£208
2026£296£147£225£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Backworth & Holystone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202612, St Johns Court, West Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AFFlatsLeasehold£120,000
27 Feb 202628, West Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 20254, West Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7BDTerracedFreehold£300,000
14 Nov 202562, Great Lime Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7ALDetachedFreehold£425,000
10 Dec 20256, Myrtle Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NDTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the NE12 7AF postcode area, located within Killingworth East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 7AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNot applicablePercy Hedley SchoolNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 7AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 7AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miForest Hall Traders48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7JNWalking directions to Forest Hall Traders
0.3 miLidlSouthgate, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6ENWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.4 miSainsbury's Local2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE12 7AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Ian Thompson

Backworth & Holystone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Killingworth EastE02001749
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 012BE01008505
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 7AF

Is NE12 7AF (Killingworth East) safe?

The area around NE12 7AF records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near NE12 7AF?

The median sale price around NE12 7AF in Killingworth East is £288,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 7AF?

There are 13 schools close to NE12 7AF, including St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall, Forest Hall Primary School (Good) and Percy Hedley School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 7AF?

NE12 7AF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 7AF (Killingworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE12 7AF is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Ian Thompson (Labour Party).