Postcode NE12 9EF is located in a major urban area, within the Backworth & Holystone ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from NE12 9EF.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £330,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £117,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Backworth & Holystone
In the NE12 9EF postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Whitley Road, Benton, NE12 9SJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Dhikshika Convenience Store | Great Lime Road, North Tyneside, NE12 9DJ | Walking directions to Dhikshika Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.