NE12 9JY is a sought-after residential area on North Croft, 0.3km from Benton in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Benton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For serious buyers, NE12 9JY is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 61.2% 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 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00042988 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH CROFT, NE12 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH CROFT, NE12 9JY.
308
47
£ 47,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 9JY 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 9JY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £200k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £200k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 61.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 9JY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,250
2 sales · Mean £ 178,250
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE12 9JY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ivy Road Primary School
Forest Hall Primary School
Benton Dene School
Benton Dene Primary School
Longbenton High School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- The Shire Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Boots The Chemists0.7 km
- DeeDees0.6 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.7 km
- McCartneys Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ritz Bingo And Social Club0.8 km
- Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute0.7 km
- Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club0.6 km
- The Flying Scotsman0.9 km
- NUFC Training Centre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Blue Flames Sports Club0.8 km
- Card Trix Greetings At Jump 3600.6 km
- Hedley & Springfield0.5 km
- Minnie's Pamper Parties0.7 km
- Rosetta Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Best Bite Pizza0.7 km
- Brio Desserts0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Forest Hall Tandoori0.8 km
- New Tung Wah Chop Suey House0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors5.8 km
- Newcastle6.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Road-Proctor & Gamble0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE129JY · Data under Open Government Licence