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NE12 7PP

Balliol Avenue

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 7PP

Overview

Postcode NE12 7PP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Seaton Delaval, about 3.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Hall & West Moor near NE12 7PP 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,664.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.15(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-72%)
Public order
4.84(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.42(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.42(-79%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
93.35%
African
6
1.81%
Other White
6
1.81%
Indian
4
1.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.91%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
31%
No qualifications
57
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
43.92%
Owns outright
43
29.05%
Social rents from council
30
20.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.73%
Other social rented
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 7PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 20252, The Limes, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7PBDetachedFreehold£308,000
14 Nov 2025104, Balliol Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
29 Aug 202514, Balliol Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7PNTerracedFreehold£175,000
22 May 202623, Victoria Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7PETerracedLeasehold£130,000
27 Mar 202627, Victoria Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7PEDetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the NE12 7PP postcode area, located within Forest Hall & West Moor, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePercy Hedley SchoolNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 7PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlSouthgate, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6ENWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miForest Hall Traders48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7JNWalking directions to Forest Hall Traders
0.3 miWest Moor Convenience Store7 Armstrong Drive, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7EBWalking directions to West Moor Convenience Store
0.4 miPremier21/23 Benton Lane, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7NPWalking directions to Premier
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 7PP, 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 014BE01008499
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 7PP

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

The area around NE12 7PP records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7PP?

The median sale price around NE12 7PP 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 7PP?

There are 15 schools close to NE12 7PP, including St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall, Percy Hedley School (Outstanding) and Forest Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 7PP?

NE12 7PP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 7PP 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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