Postcode NE12 8BL 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 2.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 12.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NE12 8BL.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 8BL 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8BL postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.