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NE12 9BH

Oswin Road

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 9BH

Overview

Postcode NE12 9BH is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hall ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Killingworth East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Killingworth East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Killingworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 9BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Killingworth East near NE12 9BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 9BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
5,369.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.67(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.46(-25%)
Vehicle crime
13.17(+220%)
Shoplifting
12.51(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(-2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
96.27%
Indian
3
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.12%
Other White
3
1.12%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
32.75%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.16%
No qualifications
36
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
30.87%
Owns outright
41
27.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.81%
Social rents from council
21
14.09%
Other social rented
8
5.37%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Forest Hall

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £285K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Forest Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£301,500£245
Semi-Detached71£214,000£232
Terraced42£211,000£203
Flats12£128,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278,725£105,000£145,000£121,000
2017£230,000£90,500£145,000£158,250
2018£219,950£90,000£156,000£140,000
2019£230,000£95,000£144,250£140,000
2020£218,000£100,000£154,500£131,000
2021£265,000£110,000£162,950£158,000
2022£255,000£115,000£181,250£160,000
2023£244,250£105,000£197,500£170,000
2024£250,000£122,000£190,000£195,000
2025£309,000£92,500£195,000£155,000
2026£273,750£128,000£236,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£155£168£149
2017£201£152£152£151
2018£187£133£174£162
2019£193£145£162£156
2020£207£173£174£175
2021£191£173£188£170
2022£245£176£213£185
2023£270£174£212£185
2024£242£191£218£188
2025£252£177£221£186
2026£245£184£236£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 20266, Oswin Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000
22 Sept 202514, Oswin Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
10 Feb 202674, Lansdowne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9BESemi-DetachedFreehold£108,250
24 Jul 202590, Lansdowne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9BETerracedFreehold£134,000
23 Jun 202588, Lansdowne Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9BETerracedFreehold£129,000

Schools

In the NE12 9BH postcode area, located within Killingworth East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 9BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryIvy Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.2 miForest Hall Traders48 Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7JNWalking directions to Forest Hall Traders
0.3 miSainsbury's Local2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miAldiGreat Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9EWWalking directions to Aldi

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 9BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Marie Sharp

Forest Hall - 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
WardForest HallE05015870
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Killingworth EastE02001749
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 012AE01008500
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9BH

Is NE12 9BH (Killingworth East) safe?

The area around NE12 9BH records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE12 9BH?

The median sale price around NE12 9BH in Killingworth East is £206,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 9BH?

There are 14 schools close to NE12 9BH, including Forest Hall Primary School (Good), St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall and Ivy Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9BH?

NE12 9BH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 9BH (Killingworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 9BH is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Marie Sharp (Labour Party).