Postcode NE12 8YA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Longbenton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Longbenton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from NE12 8YA.
Longbenton near NE12 8YA 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £297,500 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £211,000 | £228 |
| Terraced | 29 | £180,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 24 | £105,750 | £146 |
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 | £325,000 | £110,000 | £219,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £180,000 | £96,498 | £204,000 | £172,500 |
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 | £306 | £151 | £229 | £232 |
| 2026 | £177 | £146 | £229 | £208 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 8YA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | 399, Stoneleigh Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 104, Stoneleigh Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 4, Camsey Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8XF | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 2, Byland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 427, Stoneleigh Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8XR | Flats | Leasehold | £82,500 |
In the NE12 8YA postcode area, located within Longbenton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 8YA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | West Farm Avenue, North Tyneside, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | West Farm Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8YA, 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 8YA records about 55 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.
The median sale price around NE12 8YA in Longbenton is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE12 8YA, including Hopespring Newcastle (Good), Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE12 8YA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,882 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 8YA is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).