Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

HOLLINGTON CLOSE, NE12 8SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINGTON CLOSE, NE12 8SF.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE12 8SF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 63% social renting, NE12 8SF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE12 8SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollington Close, 0.9km from Fairways Estate in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Longbenton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE12 8SF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE12 8SF are sourced from Output Area E00043222 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 8SF. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE12 8SF has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting28
Public order27
Other crime16

school Local Schools

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Balliol Primary School

Good143 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

Good0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic School

Outstanding1453 pupils0.9 km
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Longbenton High School

Good888 pupils1.1 km
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Benton Park Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.2 km
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Benton Dene Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km
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Benton Dene School

Good120 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The New Coffee Giant (Sitel)0.8 km
  • Olivia's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Rainbows Community Cafe0.1 km
  • Deli Espresso (NE Ltd Within Home Group)0.9 km
  • Lezzet Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Umai Mi Bento Box0.9 km
  • The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Balti Hut0.3 km
  • Chip & Fish0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Priyas Londis0.8 km
  • Family Shopper0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Benton Ale House0.7 km
  • Innisfree Social Club Ltd0.5 km
  • The Black Bull0.7 km
  • Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Swift Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors4.6 km
  • Newcastle5.3 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Farm Avenue-Stoneleigh Avenue0.1 km
  • West Farm Avenue-Chesters Avenue0.2 km
  • West Farm Avenue - Blackfriars Way0.2 km
  • West Farm Avenue - Blackfriars Way0.2 km
  • Stoneleigh Avenue-Ancaster Avenue0.2 km