NE12 8UH is a safe, established residential area on West Farm Wynd, 0.8km from South Gosforth in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Longbenton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE12 8UH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 8UH are sourced from Output Area E00166136 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST FARM WYND, NE12 8UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST FARM WYND, NE12 8UH.
250
32
£ 36,000 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 8UH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE12 8UH is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 8UH. The average age is 31.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
22 sales · Mean £ 153,086
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
5 sales · Mean £ 176,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 8UH has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Balliol Primary School
South Gosforth First School
Gosforth Central Middle School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Gosforth East Middle School
Benton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- South Gosforth Wine Store0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Rainbows Community Cafe0.7 km
- Lyndseys0.7 km
- Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Deli Espresso (NE Ltd Within Home Group)0.7 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Avopoke0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Victory Pub0.5 km
- Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood0.6 km
- Innisfree Social Club Ltd0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors4.3 km
- Newcastle4.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Farm Avenue-Salters Lane0.2 km
- Salters Lane-Salters Bridge0.2 km
- West Farm Avenue-Salters Lane0.2 km
- Salters Lane-Salters Bridge0.2 km
- Stoneleigh Avenue-Byland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE128UH · Data under Open Government Licence