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 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 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.
The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from NE12 9ST.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9ST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rising Sun Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rising Sun Country Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £275,000 | £3,063 |
| Flats | 11 | £100,000 | £1,695 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £165,000 | £2,400 |
| Terraced | 60 | £153,200 | £1,947 |
10 year median price trend in Battle Hill
In the NE12 9ST 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 9ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for NE12 9ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Michael Croft
Battle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Emma Foody
Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.