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NE12 7JH

Wensleydale Drive

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 7JH

Overview

Postcode NE12 7JH 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 Forest Hall & West Moor area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hall & West Moor is £47,329 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 3.6 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Forest Hall & West Moor is £47,329 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 133 ft away from NE12 7JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Hall & West Moor near NE12 7JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 7JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
5,801.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.03(-35%)
Shoplifting
15.99(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.52(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.82(-46%)
Public order
4.17(-49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
93%
Indian
7
2.72%
Other White
4
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.78%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
35.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.02%
No qualifications
34
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.8%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.8%
Social rents from council
5
4%
Other forms of private rent
5
4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Forest Hall

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £285K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Forest Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£301,500£245
Semi-Detached71£214,000£232
Terraced42£211,000£203
Flats12£128,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278,725£105,000£145,000£121,000
2017£230,000£90,500£145,000£158,250
2018£219,950£90,000£156,000£140,000
2019£230,000£95,000£144,250£140,000
2020£218,000£100,000£154,500£131,000
2021£265,000£110,000£162,950£158,000
2022£255,000£115,000£181,250£160,000
2023£244,250£105,000£197,500£170,000
2024£250,000£122,000£190,000£195,000
2025£309,000£92,500£195,000£155,000
2026£273,750£128,000£236,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£155£168£149
2017£201£152£152£151
2018£187£133£174£162
2019£193£145£162£156
2020£207£173£174£175
2021£191£173£188£170
2022£245£176£213£185
2023£270£174£212£185
2024£242£191£218£188
2025£252£177£221£186
2026£245£184£236£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202619, Wensleydale Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7JHTerracedFreehold£235,000
22 Aug 202516, Teesdale Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000
20 Aug 20251, Teesdale Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
19 Jun 20252, Redesdale Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7JESemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
28 Nov 20252, Weardale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the NE12 7JH postcode area, located within Forest Hall & West Moor, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 7JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBenton Dene SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBenton Dene Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 7JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 7JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miForest Hall Traders48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7JNWalking directions to Forest Hall Traders
0.1 miLifestyle Express97A Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7HSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.3 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 7JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Marie Sharp

Forest Hall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne NorthE14001379
WardForest HallE05015870
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Hall & West MoorE02001751
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 014AE01008470
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 7JH

Is NE12 7JH (Forest Hall & West Moor) safe?

The area around NE12 7JH records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE12 7JH?

The median sale price around NE12 7JH in Forest Hall & West Moor is £206,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 7JH?

There are 13 schools close to NE12 7JH, including Benton Dene School (Good), Benton Dene Primary School (Outstanding) and Forest Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 7JH?

NE12 7JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 7JH (Forest Hall & West Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 7JH is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Marie Sharp (Labour Party).

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