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NE12 9EW

Great Lime Road

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 9EW

Overview

Postcode NE12 9EW 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 3.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
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

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Killingworth East near NE12 9EW 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
493
Population density
1,483.2 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
454
91.72%
Other White
12
2.42%
Chinese
9
1.82%
Indian
8
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.21%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
32.64%
No qualifications
88
20.37%
Level 3 (A level)
64
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
43.93%
Owns with a mortgage
84
39.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.27%
Social rents from council
6
2.8%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Forest Hall

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £289K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £218 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-Detached67£214,000£232
Terraced41£212,000£203
Flats10£131,550£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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202612, Palmersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9HNTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Mar 202531, Palmersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9HNTerracedFreehold£136,000
31 Oct 202514, Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£161,000
17 Apr 202512, Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
22 Aug 20254, Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the NE12 9EW postcode area, located within Killingworth East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryIvy Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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

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 9EW, 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 Introduced2013-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9EW

Is NE12 9EW (Killingworth East) safe?

The area around NE12 9EW 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 9EW?

The median sale price around NE12 9EW in Killingworth East is £211,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 9EW?

There are 11 schools close to NE12 9EW, including Ivy Road Primary School (Good), St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall and Forest Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9EW?

NE12 9EW 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 9EW (Killingworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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