Postcode NE12 8ED 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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 per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from NE12 8ED.
Longbenton near NE12 8ED has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £496,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £293,500 | £3,196 |
| Flats | 22 | £108,250 | £1,626 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £219,250 | £2,474 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,000 | £2,654 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 8ED.
In the NE12 8ED postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | North Tyneside, NE12 8HL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE12 8ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Darke
Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE12 8ED records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE12 8ED in Longbenton is £180,500 (about £2,350 per square metre) based on 113 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE12 8ED, including Longbenton High School (Good), Balliol Primary School (Special Measures) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE12 8ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.