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NE12 7BR

Killingworth Road

Backworth & Holystone

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Detailed insights for NE12 7BR

Overview

Postcode NE12 7BR 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 very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 3.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
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 22,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Killingworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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 7BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Killingworth East near NE12 7BR 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
493
Population density
1,483.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.67(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.46(-25%)
Vehicle crime
13.17(+220%)
Shoplifting
12.51(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(-2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
454
91.72%
Other White
12
2.42%
Chinese
9
1.82%
Indian
8
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.21%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
32.64%
No qualifications
88
20.37%
Level 3 (A level)
64
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
43.93%
Owns with a mortgage
84
39.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.27%
Social rents from council
6
2.8%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Backworth & Holystone

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £370K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (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
Detached70£339,750£288
Semi-Detached30£227,498£253
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202516, Killingworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
11 Jul 202568, Nicholson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DPTerracedFreehold£200,000
25 Mar 2025The Yard, Nicholson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DPDetachedFreehold£225,000
31 Mar 20259, Oakfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DNTerracedFreehold£370,000
29 Aug 202530, Clousden Grange, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7YWDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryIvy Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 7BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiGreat Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9EWWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miDhikshika Convenience StoreGreat Lime Road, North Tyneside, NE12 9DJWalking directions to Dhikshika Convenience Store
0.5 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.5 miForest Hall Traders48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7JNWalking directions to Forest Hall Traders

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 7BR, 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 012AE01008500
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 7BR

Is NE12 7BR (Killingworth East) safe?

The area around NE12 7BR records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7BR?

The median sale price around NE12 7BR in Killingworth East is £285,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 7BR?

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

How deprived is the area around NE12 7BR?

NE12 7BR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE12 7BR 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).