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NE12 9RQ

Meadway Drive

Forest Hall

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Detailed insights for NE12 9RQ

Overview

Postcode NE12 9RQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 3.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Holystone & Benton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Holystone & Benton has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Holystone & Benton near NE12 9RQ 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 9RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
506 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.22(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.58(+10%)
Drugs
6.54(+108%)
Burglary
6.54(+46%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
93.77%
Other White
6
1.7%
Other Asian
4
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.13%
Indian
3
0.85%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
31.76%
No qualifications
63
21.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.51%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.51%
Apprenticeship
26
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
51.45%
Owns with a mortgage
56
32.37%
Other social rented
11
6.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.36%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 20267, Meadway Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
24 Mar 202532, Meadway Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RQDetachedFreehold£272,000
05 May 202615, Mead Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£223,000
29 May 202523, Mead Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RFDetachedLeasehold£310,000
27 Feb 202618, Elsdon Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RHDetachedLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the NE12 9RQ postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryForest Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miNot applicablePercy Hedley Hedleys CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyle Express22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9ALWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miAldiGreat Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9EWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miDhikshika Convenience StoreGreat Lime Road, North Tyneside, NE12 9DJWalking directions to Dhikshika Convenience Store
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 9RQ, 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

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
WardForest HallE05015870
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holystone & BentonE02001755
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 018EE01008503
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9RQ

Is NE12 9RQ (Holystone & Benton) safe?

The area around NE12 9RQ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9RQ?

The median sale price around NE12 9RQ 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 9RQ?

There are 10 schools close to NE12 9RQ, including Ivy Road Primary School (Good), Forest Hall Primary School (Good) and Percy Hedley Hedleys College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9RQ?

NE12 9RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE12 9RQ is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Marie Sharp (Labour Party).