NE12 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Hillside, 0.2km from Killingworth Village in North Tyneside. Administratively it sits within Killingworth ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00043139 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE, NE12 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, NE12 6BJ.
280
46
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
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
NE12 6BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 6BJ. The average age is 45.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 6BJ has low crime rates — 34 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
George Stephenson High School
Westmoor Primary School
Grasmere Academy
Forest Hall Primary School
Bailey Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Canton Garden0.9 km
- KFC0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- C And G Cakes0.9 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Greggs North East0.5 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Clousden Hill0.6 km
- Killingworth Social Club And Institute Ltd0.4 km
- The Plough0.1 km
- Ritz Bingo And Social Club1.0 km
- Killingworth Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Percy Hedley Foundation0.4 km
- Cafe My Place0.4 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Sambuca0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.7 km
- Manors7.2 km
- Newcastle7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Killingworth Village0.1 km
- East Bailey-Terminus0.2 km
- East Bailey - Garth 330.2 km
- East Bailey-Garth 320.2 km
- East Bailey-Garth 330.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE126BJ · Data under Open Government Licence