NE12 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Algernon, 0.1km from Camperdown in Killingworth. Administratively it sits within Camperdown ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For serious buyers, NE12 5BJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00043001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALGERNON, NE12 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALGERNON, NE12 5BJ.
478
38
£ 36,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 5BJ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE12 5BJ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £153k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £153k 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 5BJ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
2 sales · Mean £ 153,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 5BJ 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
Bailey Green Primary School
Amberley Primary School
Burradon Community Primary School
Grasmere Academy
Percy Hedley School
George Stephenson High School
Westmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Davison Chemist0.6 km
- Thorntons And Birthdays0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Camperdown Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Chef0.5 km
- Giorgio's Pizza0.8 km
- Kebab Cartel0.6 km
- Arman's0.5 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
5 nearby- Killingworth Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe My Place0.8 km
- John Lewis Partners Dining Room0.8 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.5 km
- Manors8.1 km
- Newcastle8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhills Estate0.2 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.4 km
- West Bailey-Garth 150.4 km
- Northgate0.4 km
- West Bailey-School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE125BJ · Data under Open Government Licence