NE12 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Greenhills, 0.1km from Camperdown in Killingworth. Administratively it sits within Camperdown ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE12, NE12 5BB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 36.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00043001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENHILLS, NE12 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHILLS, NE12 5BB.
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38
£ 36,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE12 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £183k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 36.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 5BB. The average age is 38.3. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,250
32 sales · Mean £ 146,700
Detached
£ 250,000
8 sales · Mean £ 250,500
Terraced
£ 137,500
2 sales · Mean £ 137,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 5BB has low crime rates — 16 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
Bailey Green Primary School
Burradon Community Primary School
Amberley Primary School
Grasmere Academy
Percy Hedley School
George Stephenson High School
Westmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Davison Chemist0.5 km
- Thorntons And Birthdays0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Camperdown Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Chef0.5 km
- Giorgio's Pizza0.8 km
- Kebab Cartel0.5 km
- Arman's0.5 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd0.9 km
- The Camperdown0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Killingworth Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe My Place0.9 km
- John Lewis Partners Dining Room0.8 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.4 km
- Manors8.1 km
- Newcastle8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhills Estate0.2 km
- West Bailey-School0.5 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.5 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE125BB · Data under Open Government Licence