Postcode NE12 7NP is located in a major urban area, within the Camperdown ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Longbenton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,935 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from NE12 7NP.
Longbenton near NE12 7NP 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 (about £220 per square foot) in Camperdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £325,000 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £180,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 18 | £116,501 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,500 | £83,975 | £130,000 | £98,475 |
| 2017 | £293,395 | £99,950 | £139,498 | £98,725 |
| 2018 | £309,995 | £88,000 | £147,495 | £137,495 |
| 2019 | £324,995 | £97,750 | £149,250 | £98,750 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £86,000 | £159,998 | £126,000 |
| 2021 | £319,995 | £101,500 | £170,998 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £385,995 | £92,000 | £168,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £379,995 | £98,000 | £180,000 | £118,000 |
| 2024 | £311,000 | £101,000 | £172,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £319,995 | £115,001 | £190,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £347,500 | £118,000 | £162,475 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £129 | £178 | £148 |
| 2017 | £223 | £163 | £175 | £143 |
| 2018 | £224 | £130 | £185 | £207 |
| 2019 | £237 | £150 | £178 | £131 |
| 2020 | £251 | £124 | £201 | £160 |
| 2021 | £265 | £152 | £204 | £167 |
| 2022 | £283 | £144 | £200 | £162 |
| 2023 | £283 | £146 | £209 | £156 |
| 2024 | £274 | £160 | £201 | £184 |
| 2025 | £280 | £170 | £229 | £199 |
| 2026 | £279 | £166 | £206 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 21 - 23, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NP | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 11, Cotswold Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 9, Cotswold Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 2, Cotswold Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8, Westmoor Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7NR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the NE12 7NP postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 7NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 21/23 Benton Lane, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7NP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | West Moor Convenience Store | 7 Armstrong Drive, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7EB | Walking directions to West Moor Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Henry Uren
Camperdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE12 7NP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE12 7NP in Longbenton is £189,975 (about £220 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE12 7NP, including Longbenton High School (Good), Benton Dene Primary School (Outstanding) and Benton Dene School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE12 7NP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 7NP is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Henry Uren (Reform UK).