Postcode NE12 9SF is located in a major urban area, within the Longbenton & Benton area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The median sale price in Longbenton & Benton is £181,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is Manors, about 3.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,803 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from NE12 9SF.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Benton Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Benton Quarry Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £496,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £207,500 | £235 |
| Terraced | 37 | £179,950 | £240 |
| Flats | 22 | £105,750 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321,995 | £88,000 | £155,996 | £129,250 |
| 2017 | £341,495 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £139,250 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £83,500 | £152,000 | £139,997 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £98,000 | £157,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £269,500 | £85,500 | £160,000 | £149,975 |
| 2021 | £328,500 | £101,250 | £166,700 | £156,600 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £91,500 | £168,750 | £166,000 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £89,000 | £182,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £349,950 | £106,500 | £185,000 | £169,050 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £219,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £96,498 | £207,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £133 | £193 | £151 |
| 2017 | £245 | £125 | £202 | £168 |
| 2018 | £243 | £120 | £191 | £191 |
| 2019 | £247 | £145 | £178 | £166 |
| 2020 | £250 | £129 | £175 | £185 |
| 2021 | £252 | £154 | £188 | £177 |
| 2022 | £280 | £137 | £191 | £206 |
| 2023 | £291 | £129 | £218 | £205 |
| 2024 | £282 | £155 | £205 | £210 |
| 2025 | £309 | £151 | £227 | £232 |
| 2026 | £304 | £146 | £247 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 2, Darsley Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RG | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 65, Darsley Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RG | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 11, Darsley Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9RG | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4, Rosebay Court, Wallsend, NE28 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £379,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 3, Rosebay Court, Wallsend, NE28 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £341,952 |
In the NE12 9SF postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Percy Hedley Hedleys College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Percy Hedley Hedleys College ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Redesdale Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2013. | |
Redesdale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2013
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Benton House School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Benton House School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE12 9SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8JX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE12 9SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Darke
Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE12 9SF records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE12 9SF in Longbenton & Benton is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE12 9SF, including Percy Hedley Hedleys College, Redesdale Primary School (Good) and Benton House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE12 9SF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE12 9SF is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).