NE12 9SU is a sought-after residential area on Whitley Road, 0.1km from Benton Square in Longbenton. Administratively it sits within Killingworth ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE12, NE12 9SU offers 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 204.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE12 9SU are sourced from Output Area E00166143 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITLEY ROAD, NE12 9SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITLEY ROAD, NE12 9SU.
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
NE12 9SU is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending up 204.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE12 9SU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,250
4 sales · Mean £ 171,500
Terraced
£ 96,750
2 sales · Mean £ 96,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE12 9SU has low crime rates — 23 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
Hadrian Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Holystone Filling Station Londis0.6 km
- Farmfoods Shiremoor0.8 km
- Ruskims Cash And Carry Ltd Inc Butchery0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wheatsheaf0.0 km
- Cookhouse And Pub Holystone0.6 km
- Holystone0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fuel @ The Fitness Rooms0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Round The Twist And Little Twisters0.9 km
- Rising Sun Country Park Restaurant0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Dong Dong0.9 km
- Treasure City0.9 km
- Big Bite Pizza0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors7.5 km
- Fellgate8.0 km
- Heworth8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Road-Wesley Way0.0 km
- Whitley Road-St Aidens Avenue0.1 km
- Whitley Road-Bede Close0.2 km
- Great Lime Road-Whitley Road0.3 km
- Benton Square Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE129SU · Data under Open Government Licence