Postcode NE12 9SH is located in a major urban area, within the Wallsend North area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the East Benton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year. The median sale price in Wallsend North is £226,500 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £272,750. The nearest station is Manors, about 3.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.
East Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
East Benton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 115 ft away from NE12 9SH.
East Benton near NE12 9SH 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 3.2 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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Wallsend North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £439,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £300,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £229,995 | £238 |
| Terraced | 33 | £162,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 13 | £90,250 | £128 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £55,500 | £127,000 | £112,750 |
| 2017 | £215,950 | £68,000 | £161,000 | £123,750 |
| 2018 | £240,975 | £85,000 | £156,250 | £123,165 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £76,000 | £143,750 | £135,475 |
| 2020 | £245,950 | £78,000 | £165,000 | £132,500 |
| 2021 | £253,950 | £90,475 | £190,000 | £141,365 |
| 2022 | £274,950 | £88,000 | £169,250 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £302,275 | £85,250 | £167,500 | £158,000 |
| 2024 | £296,176 | £97,750 | £204,998 | £153,965 |
| 2025 | £329,950 | £96,000 | £228,780 | £161,714 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £95,000 | £197,500 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £140 | £158 | £151 |
| 2017 | £213 | £124 | £173 | £163 |
| 2018 | £208 | £147 | £167 | £162 |
| 2019 | £207 | £115 | £174 | £177 |
| 2020 | £210 | £138 | £185 | £184 |
| 2021 | £232 | £155 | £211 | £185 |
| 2022 | £253 | £159 | £192 | £189 |
| 2023 | £267 | £150 | £205 | £197 |
| 2024 | £267 | £169 | £220 | £200 |
| 2025 | £267 | £162 | £238 | £216 |
| 2026 | £279 | £155 | £227 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 2, Rosebay Court, Wallsend, NE28 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £322,950 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 2, Siskin Close, Wallsend, NE28 9GQ | Detached | Freehold | £384,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 6, Siskin Close, Wallsend, NE28 9GQ | Detached | Freehold | £384,950 |
In the NE12 9SH postcode area, located within East Benton, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Percy Hedley Hedleys College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Percy Hedley Hedleys College ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2014. | |
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2014
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE12 9SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | North Tyneside, NE28 9GU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 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 9SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Iain Paul Graham
Wallsend North - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE12 9SH records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around NE12 9SH in Wallsend North is £226,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE12 9SH, including Redesdale Primary School (Good), Percy Hedley Hedleys College and Wallsend Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE12 9SH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,189 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 East and Wallsend covering NE12 9SH is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Iain Paul Graham (Reform UK).