NE12 9EY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Osborne Place, 0.3km from Palmersville in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Benton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 9EY are sourced from Output Area E00043156 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSBORNE PLACE, NE12 9EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE PLACE, NE12 9EY.
260
48
£ 39,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 9EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE12 9EY is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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 9EY. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 9EY 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.
school Local Schools
Ivy Road Primary School
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Forest Hall Primary School
Percy Hedley School
Westmoor Primary School
George Stephenson High School
Holystone Primary School
Benton Dene School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier - Meadway News0.6 km
- Nugents News And Nosh0.1 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Ruskims Cash And Carry Ltd Inc Butchery0.7 km
- Sprinkled0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ritz Bingo And Social Club0.8 km
- Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute0.7 km
- Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club0.8 km
- The Clousden Hill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Card Trix Greetings At Jump 3601.0 km
- Sands Of Tyne0.8 km
- Meet And Eat0.6 km
- Fuel @ The Fitness Rooms0.7 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Best Bite Pizza0.7 km
- Brio Desserts0.8 km
- Palmersville Chippy0.0 km
- New Tung Wah Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Pearl Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Asda Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors6.9 km
- Newcastle7.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Lime Road-Laurel Avenue0.1 km
- Great Lime Road-Laurel Avenue0.2 km
- Great Lime Road-Beal Drive0.2 km
- Feetham Avenue0.3 km
- Clousden Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE129EY · Data under Open Government Licence