NE12 8XN is a safe, established residential area on Stoneleigh Avenue, 1.3km from South Gosforth in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Longbenton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE12 8XN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 8XN are sourced from Output Area E00043210 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONELEIGH AVENUE, NE12 8XN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONELEIGH AVENUE, NE12 8XN.
366
41
£ 36,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 8XN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE12 8XN has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 8XN. The average age is 41.2. 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
Flat
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 8XN has low crime rates — 47 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
Balliol Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Longbenton High School
Benton Dene School
Benton Dene Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Boots Local0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olivia's Kitchen0.6 km
- Rainbows Community Cafe0.6 km
- NCFE1.0 km
- The New Coffee Giant (Sitel)0.8 km
- Deli Espresso (NE Ltd Within Home Group)0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Umai Mi Bento Box0.9 km
- Balti Hut0.4 km
- Gormans Longbenton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Victory Pub1.0 km
- Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood0.5 km
- Innisfree Social Club Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors4.8 km
- Newcastle5.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Longbenton Stoneleigh Avenue0.1 km
- Blackfriars Way0.1 km
- Stoneleigh Avenue-Queensbridge0.2 km
- Stoneleigh Avenue-Queensbridge0.2 km
- Stoneleigh Avenue - Curlew Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE128XN · Data under Open Government Licence