NE12 9AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crescent Way South, 0.3km from Forest Hall in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Benton ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For families considering a move, NE12 9AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 9AS are sourced from Output Area E00043165 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT WAY SOUTH, NE12 9AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT WAY SOUTH, NE12 9AS.
202
54
£ 38,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE12 9AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE12 9AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 9AS. The average age is 53.6. 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: 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
£ 132,625
4 sales · Mean £ 142,937
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 9AS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ivy Road Primary School
Forest Hall Primary School
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Benton Dene School
Benton Dene Primary School
Percy Hedley School
Longbenton High School
Westmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Nugents News And Nosh0.6 km
- Sprinkled0.9 km
- Boots The Chemists0.4 km
- DeeDees0.6 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Sambuca0.8 km
- Amici0.6 km
- Meet And Eat0.9 km
- Taste Of India0.4 km
- Card Trix Greetings At Jump 3600.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Palmersville Chippy0.7 km
- Anglo Pizza0.4 km
- Canton Garden0.3 km
- Jamieson's Deli0.4 km
- Zara Tandoori0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ritz Bingo And Social Club0.2 km
- Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute0.1 km
- Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club0.1 km
- The Clousden Hill0.6 km
- The Flying Scotsman0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors6.3 km
- Newcastle7.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crescent Way0.1 km
- Forest Hall Road-Crescent Road North0.1 km
- Forest Hall Road-Mowbray Road0.2 km
- Meadway-Mead Crescent0.2 km
- Station Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE129AS · Data under Open Government Licence