NE12 5BH is a sought-after residential area on Linton, 0.2km from Camperdown in Killingworth. Administratively it sits within Camperdown ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For serious buyers, NE12 5BH is 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00043001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINTON, NE12 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTON, NE12 5BH.
478
38
£ 36,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 5BH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE12 5BH combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£225k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £225k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 5BH. 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
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 5BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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 Bargains0.8 km
- Davison Chemist0.6 km
- Thorntons And Birthdays0.8 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Camperdown Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Chef0.6 km
- Giorgio's Pizza0.9 km
- Kebab Cartel0.6 km
- Arman's0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd0.9 km
- The Camperdown0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe My Place0.9 km
- John Lewis Partners Dining Room0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.4 km
- Manors8.2 km
- Newcastle8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhills Estate0.3 km
- Northgate0.4 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.5 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE125BH · Data under Open Government Licence