Postcode NE12 9SS is located in a major urban area, within the Battle Hill ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rising Sun Country Park.
Holystone & Benton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from NE12 9SS.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rising Sun Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rising Sun Country Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £165,550 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle Hill
In the NE12 9SS postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9SJ | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.