NE12 9BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Benton Square in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Killingworth ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For serious buyers, NE12 9BS is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00166143 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE12 9BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE12 9BS.
443
36
£ 47,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE12 9BS's 69% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 9BS. The average age is 35.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 9BS has low crime rates — 22 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
Holystone Primary School
Shiremoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Holystone Filling Station Londis0.5 km
- Farmfoods Shiremoor0.7 km
- Ruskims Cash And Carry Ltd Inc Butchery1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Allotment Social Club And Institute Ltd1.0 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Cookhouse And Pub Holystone0.5 km
- Holystone0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Fuel @ The Fitness Rooms1.0 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Round The Twist And Little Twisters1.0 km
- Rising Sun Country Park Restaurant0.7 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Dong Dong1.0 km
- Treasure City1.0 km
- Big Bite Pizza1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors7.6 km
- Fellgate8.1 km
- Cramlington8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Road-St Aidens Avenue0.1 km
- Whitley Road-Wesley Way0.1 km
- Whitley Road-Bede Close0.3 km
- Benton Square Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Whitley Road - St Bedes Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE129BS · Data under Open Government Licence