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NE12 8TX

Chesters Avenue

Longbenton & Benton

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Detailed insights for NE12 8TX

Overview

Postcode NE12 8TX 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Longbenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Longbenton has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Longbenton is £41,714 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from NE12 8TX.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbenton near NE12 8TX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
4,211.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.9(-41%)
Drugs
16.22(+415%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.45(-48%)
Burglary
6.68(+49%)
Other theft
5.73(-4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
83.18%
Other White
19
5.71%
Indian
10
3%
Other Asian
9
2.7%
African
4
1.2%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
33.46%
No qualifications
51
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
35.44%
Social rents from council
54
34.18%
Owns outright
30
18.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Longbenton & Benton

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £245K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £496,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbenton & Benton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£297,500£303
Semi-Detached48£211,000£228
Terraced29£180,000£250
Flats24£105,750£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbenton & Benton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£325,000£110,000£219,250£180,000
2026£180,000£96,498£204,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£306£151£229£232
2026£177£146£229£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbenton & Benton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbenton & Benton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 8TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 8TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025103, Chesters Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8TXTerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Feb 202517, Lansbury Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RNDetachedFreehold£305,000
23 Jul 202594, Chesters Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8QAFlatsLeasehold£80,000
27 Feb 202627, Kingsbury Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
23 Jul 202518, Kingsbury Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RPDetachedFreehold£292,000

Schools

In the NE12 8TX postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 8TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBalliol Primary SchoolFoundation school

Special Measures

0.3 miNot applicableHopespring NewcastleOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8TX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 8TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron FoodsWest Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miFarmfoodsWest Farm Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miSelect ConvenienceWest Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GAWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.4 miLidlNewcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAsda ExpressBenton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LXWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE12 8TX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Darke

Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne NorthE14001379
WardLongbenton & BentonE05015873
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LongbentonE02001756
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 019GE01032650
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 8TX

Is NE12 8TX (Longbenton) safe?

The area around NE12 8TX records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NE12 8TX?

The median sale price around NE12 8TX in Longbenton is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 8TX?

There are 12 schools close to NE12 8TX, including St Mary's Catholic School (Outstanding), Balliol Primary School (Special Measures) and Hopespring Newcastle (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 8TX?

NE12 8TX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 8TX (Longbenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 8TX is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).

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