NE12 6YU is a sought-after residential area on Stoneycroft East, 0.2km from Killingworth Village in Killingworth. Administratively it sits within Killingworth ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE12 6YU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 6YU are sourced from Output Area E00043145 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEYCROFT EAST, NE12 6YU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEYCROFT EAST, NE12 6YU.
278
48
£ 39,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE12 6YU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 6YU. The average age is 48.2. 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 6YU has low crime rates — 17 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
Percy Hedley School
Amberley Primary School
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Ivy Road Primary School
Forest Hall Primary School
Westmoor Primary School
George Stephenson High School
Bailey Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Clousden Hill0.6 km
- Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd0.6 km
- The Plough0.3 km
- Killingworth Arms0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pearl Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Palmersville Chippy0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Greggs North East0.8 km
- Thorntons And Birthdays0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Nugents News And Nosh0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Percy Hedley Foundation0.7 km
- Cafe My Place0.7 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Sambuca1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.8 km
- Manors7.4 km
- Newcastle8.1 km
Bus Stops
- East Bailey-Goodwood0.1 km
- East Bailey-Goodwood0.1 km
- East Bailey-Garth 320.3 km
- Killingworth Village0.3 km
- East Bailey-Garth 320.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE126YU · Data under Open Government Licence