Postcode NE12 8AZ 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 high crime levels, with around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 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 high crime rate, with approximately 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from NE12 8AZ.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 8AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £699,177.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £178,250 |
10 years price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8AZ postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.