Postcode NE12 8AY is located in a major urban area, within the Longbenton & Benton ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from NE12 8AY.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 8AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £699,177.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £218,375 |
| Terraced | 52 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8AY postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today'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.