Postcode NE12 8BE 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 3.0 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 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 of residents in Holystone & Benton is £47,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from NE12 8BE.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 8BE 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry Park |
Based on 135 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £367,475 |
| Flats | 27 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £214,625 |
| Terraced | 56 | £179,500 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8BE postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.