Postcode NE12 9TZ 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE12 9TZ.
Holystone & Benton near NE12 9TZ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9TZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 18, Colliery Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9TR | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 28, Colliery Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9TR | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 40, Garret Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FF | Detached | Freehold | £359,995 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 1, Garret Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FF | Detached | Freehold | £409,995 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 41, Garret Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FF | Detached | Freehold | £414,995 |
In the NE12 9TZ postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 7 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 | Not applicable | Benton House School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Benton House School 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 | Primary | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jan 2012. | |
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jan 2012
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE12 9TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 9TZ, 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 9TZ 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 9TZ in Longbenton & Benton is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE12 9TZ, including Benton House School, Redesdale Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE12 9TZ 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 9TZ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).