Postcode NE12 8HX 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.2 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 3.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from NE12 8HX.
Longbenton near NE12 8HX 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.
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 8HX postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 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.