Postcode NE12 8LJ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.6 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 2.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has a 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 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from NE12 8LJ.
Longbenton near NE12 8LJ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £182,250 in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | 11 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £104,050 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £219,250 |
| Terraced | 46 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8LJ postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 373 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | North Tyneside, NE12 8HL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 8LJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.