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NE12 9LN

Ashcroft Drive

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 9LN

Overview

Postcode NE12 9LN 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 Holystone & Benton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
41.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Holystone & Benton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Holystone & Benton has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.1%

Approximately 41.1% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from NE12 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Holystone & Benton near NE12 9LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 9LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBenton Quarry ParkMediumWalking directions to Benton Quarry Park
0.4 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
5,739.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+46%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.22(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.57(-75%)
Vehicle crime
5.57(+36%)
Burglary
2.78(-38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
97.78%
Bangladeshi
1
0.44%
Caribbean
1
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.44%
Irish
1
0.44%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
27.09%
No qualifications
43
21.18%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Owns outright
30
24.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.87%
Social rents from council
10
8.06%
Total households: 124

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 9LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 20256, Ashcroft Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
20 Jun 20256A, Ashcroft Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
20 Mar 202550, Granville Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LDTerracedFreehold£205,000
13 Nov 20257, Dovecote Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Mar 202512, Dovecote Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LLTerracedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the NE12 9LN postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 9LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryIvy Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miNot applicablePercy Hedley Hedleys CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.5 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miSelect Convenience43-45 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7ARWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.5 miSainsbury's Local2 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 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 9LN, 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)Holystone & BentonE02001755
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 018BE01008472
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9LN

Is NE12 9LN (Holystone & Benton) safe?

The area around NE12 9LN records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE12 9LN?

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

What schools are near NE12 9LN?

There are 11 schools close to NE12 9LN, including Ivy Road Primary School (Good), Percy Hedley Hedleys College (Good) and Forest Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9LN?

NE12 9LN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE12 9LN (Holystone & Benton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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