Postcode NE12 8NN is located in a major urban area, within the Longbenton & Benton area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Longbenton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year. The median sale price in Longbenton & Benton is £180,500 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £241,588. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,935 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from NE12 8NN.
Longbenton near NE12 8NN 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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £496,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £207,250 | £232 |
| Terraced | 37 | £179,950 | £240 |
| Flats | 22 | £105,750 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321,995 | £88,000 | £155,996 | £129,250 |
| 2017 | £341,495 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £139,250 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £83,500 | £152,000 | £139,997 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £98,000 | £157,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £269,500 | £85,500 | £160,000 | £149,975 |
| 2021 | £328,500 | £101,250 | £166,700 | £156,600 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £91,500 | £168,750 | £166,000 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £89,000 | £182,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £349,950 | £106,500 | £185,000 | £169,050 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £219,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £96,498 | £207,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £133 | £193 | £151 |
| 2017 | £245 | £125 | £202 | £168 |
| 2018 | £243 | £120 | £191 | £191 |
| 2019 | £247 | £145 | £178 | £166 |
| 2020 | £250 | £129 | £175 | £185 |
| 2021 | £252 | £154 | £188 | £177 |
| 2022 | £280 | £137 | £191 | £206 |
| 2023 | £291 | £129 | £218 | £205 |
| 2024 | £282 | £155 | £205 | £210 |
| 2025 | £309 | £151 | £227 | £232 |
| 2026 | £304 | £146 | £247 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 8NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 13, Stoneleigh Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8NP | Other | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 33, Ancaster Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8NL | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 4, Ancaster Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 14, West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £179,950 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 28, West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the NE12 8NN postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Balliol Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Hopespring Newcastle | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Sept 2025. | |
Hopespring Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Sept 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jan 2012. | |
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jan 2012
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE12 8NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.4 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 |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE12 8NN, 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
The area around NE12 8NN records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE12 8NN in Longbenton & Benton is £180,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE12 8NN, including Balliol Primary School (Requires improvement), Hopespring Newcastle (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE12 8NN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 8NN is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).