NE12 2DZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Longbenton in Longbenton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Longbenton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE12 2DZ has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00042971 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE12 2DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE12 2DZ.
388
45
£ 47,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 2DZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE12 2DZ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 2DZ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 2DZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benton Dene School
Benton Dene Primary School
Longbenton High School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Forest Hall Primary School
Ivy Road Primary School
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.4 km
- DeeDees0.2 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.4 km
- McCartneys Sweet Shop0.2 km
- Premier - Meadway News0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ritz Bingo And Social Club0.7 km
- Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute0.8 km
- Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club0.6 km
- The Flying Scotsman0.5 km
- NUFC Training Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Hedley & Springfield0.3 km
- Minnie's Pamper Parties0.4 km
- Rosetta Cafe0.4 km
- NT Project (North East)0.6 km
- Sands Of Tyne0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Best Bite Pizza0.7 km
- Brio Desserts0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Forest Hall Tandoori0.4 km
- New Tung Wah Chop Suey House0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors5.6 km
- Newcastle6.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road-Clifton Terrace0.0 km
- Station Road-Albany Avenue0.1 km
- Station Road-Percy Hedley Centre0.2 km
- Station Road-Glebe Avenue0.3 km
- Ashleigh Grove-Linden Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE122DZ · Data under Open Government Licence