Postcode NE12 8JB 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 54.7 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 3.0 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 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from NE12 8JB.
Longbenton near NE12 8JB 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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 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 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £218,375 |
| Terraced | 52 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8JB postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.