Postcode NE12 8LA is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hall ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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 per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 8LA.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 8LA 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry Park |
| 0.5 mi | Springfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Forest Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hall
In the NE12 8LA postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Station Road, North Tyneside, NE12 7HS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.