Postcode NE12 8BX 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 Longbenton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longbenton is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Longbenton is £36,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 8BX.
Longbenton near NE12 8BX 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 144 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 | 30 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £219,250 |
| Terraced | 61 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8BX postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Station Road, North Tyneside, NE12 7HS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Hall Traders | 48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7JN | Walking directions to Forest Hall Traders |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Select Convenience | 43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AR | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.