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NE12 9ST

Corver Way

Battle Hill

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Overview

Postcode NE12 9ST 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 average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 Seaton Delaval, about 3.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rising Sun Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Holystone & Benton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Holystone & Benton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% 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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from NE12 9ST.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE12 9ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRising Sun Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Rising Sun Country Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
1,378.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.02(+97%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.02(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.43(+3%)
Other theft
10.04(+68%)
Public order
8.26(+1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
84.08%
Indian
16
5.1%
Chinese
8
2.55%
Irish
5
1.59%
Pakistani
4
1.27%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
54.05%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.51%
No qualifications
14
6.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.7%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
71.55%
Other social rented
12
10.34%
Owns outright
9
7.76%
Shared ownership
8
6.9%
Social rents from council
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Battle Hill

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £201K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£270,000£290
Semi-Detached26£165,000£226
Terraced51£151,400£177
Flats11£100,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battle Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,500£85,000£143,000£110,250
2017£203,500£80,000£138,000£110,000
2018£220,000£80,000£138,500£115,750
2019£239,000£78,000£135,000£116,675
2020£215,000£74,500£148,000£119,000
2021£246,500£75,750£158,000£129,950
2022£237,500£80,475£181,500£135,500
2023£236,250£85,000£178,000£135,000
2024£325,000£84,000£170,500£147,000
2025£272,500£100,000£165,550£150,700
2026£295,000£102,500£158,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£143£177£133
2017£192£122£170£139
2018£194£129£178£145
2019£199£130£182£145
2020£223£119£188£127
2021£218£123£198£160
2022£259£125£215£155
2023£249£146£199£174
2024£240£134£217£181
2025£271£169£222£187
2026£261£158£204£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battle Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE12 9ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202516, Francis Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500
23 Jan 202624, Farm Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,375
30 Jun 20258, Farm Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JZDetachedFreehold£272,000
18 Jun 20258, Farm Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JZDetachedFreehold£274,000
21 Mar 202517, Farm Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,500

Schools

In the NE12 9ST postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE12 9ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHolystone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHadrian Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miPrimaryBattle Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE12 9ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE12 9ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsdaWhitley Road, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9SJWalking directions to Asda

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 9ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Michael Croft

Battle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardBattle HillE05015866
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holystone & BentonE02001755
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 018GE01035628
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE12 9ST

Is NE12 9ST (Holystone & Benton) safe?

The area around NE12 9ST records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9ST?

The median sale price around NE12 9ST in Holystone & Benton is £161,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE12 9ST?

There are 4 schools close to NE12 9ST, including Holystone Primary School (Good), Hadrian Park Primary School and Battle Hill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE12 9ST?

NE12 9ST scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE12 9ST is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).