Postcode NE12 7AW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Killingworth East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,175 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Killingworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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 7AW.
Killingworth East near NE12 7AW 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £330,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £117,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Backworth & Holystone
In the NE12 7AW postcode area, located within Killingworth East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 7AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9AL | 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle, NE12 6EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | 43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AR | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.