Postcode NE12 8TR 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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longbenton is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Quarry Park.
Longbenton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.4% 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 of residents in Longbenton is £36,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from NE12 8TR.
Longbenton near NE12 8TR 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quarry Park | Small | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | £367,475 |
| Flats | 27 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £214,625 |
| Terraced | 56 | £179,500 |
10 year median price trend in Longbenton & Benton
In the NE12 8TR postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.