Postcode NE12 9ET 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 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 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holystone & Benton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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 road, approximately 168 ft away from NE12 9ET.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9ET 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 3.6 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 9ET 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 9ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Whitley Road, Benton, NE12 9SJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 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.