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NE12 9DT

Cresswell Avenue

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 9DT

Overview

Postcode NE12 9DT is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hall area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Forest Hall & West Moor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hall & West Moor is £47,329 per year. The median sale price in Forest Hall is £210,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £281,000. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,088 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Forest Hall & West Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.2%

Approximately 29.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Forest Hall & West Moor is £47,329 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Hall & West Moor near NE12 9DT 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 9DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
7,539.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.86(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.19(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-53%)
Public order
9.62(+17%)
Other theft
6.41(+7%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
94.51%
Other Asian
5
2.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.84%
Irish
2
0.84%
Other White
2
0.84%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
42
21.54%
No qualifications
41
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
39
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
34.91%
Owns outright
30
28.3%
Social rents from council
29
27.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.72%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Forest Hall

Median price: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £281K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £219 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
Detached14£302,500£284
Semi-Detached68£208,000£229
Terraced45£205,000£203
Flats10£131,550£181

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£297,500£128,000£220,000£205,000
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£183
2026£286£184£230£203
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202514, Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£161,000
22 Aug 20254, Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
15 Jul 202617, Felton Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
08 May 202627, Felton Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
08 Aug 202519, Felton Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,716

Schools

In the NE12 9DT postcode area, located within Forest Hall & West Moor, 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.

Nearby schools for NE12 9DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.2 miPrimaryIvy Road Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimarySt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallAcademy converter

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE12 9DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiGreat Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9EWWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miDhikshika Convenience StoreGreat Lime Road, North Tyneside, NE12 9DJWalking directions to Dhikshika Convenience Store
0.3 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience

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 9DT, 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)Forest Hall & West MoorE02001751
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 014CE01008502
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9DT

Is NE12 9DT (Forest Hall & West Moor) safe?

The area around NE12 9DT records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE12 9DT?

The median sale price around NE12 9DT in Forest Hall is £210,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 9DT?

There are 10 schools close to NE12 9DT, including Forest Hall Primary School (Requires improvement), Ivy Road Primary School (Inadequate) and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9DT?

NE12 9DT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,088 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 9DT (Forest Hall & West Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

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