Postcode NE12 8LH 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 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 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
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 63.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 8LH.
Longbenton near NE12 8LH 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry 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 8LH postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Ringwood Green, North Tyneside, NE12 8DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Station Road, North Tyneside, NE12 7HS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.