Living in NE12, North Tyneside
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE12 in North Tyneside. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Tyneside: £203,813, up 6.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE12
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £87,500 to £425,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 BURN AVENUE, NE12 7JY | terraced | £170,500 | 2026-06-18 |
| 6 OSWIN ROAD, NE12 9BH | semi-detached | £157,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 3 THE OLD POLICE STATION WILSON TERRACE, NE12 7JG | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 33 SHELDON COURT, NE12 7LZ | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 23 VICTORIA COURT, NE12 7PE | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| CRANFORD FOREST HALL ROAD, NE12 7AU | detached | £420,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
44 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Longbenton High School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
31 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Hopespring Newcastle, Newcastle High School for Girls GDST.
All 2 fee-paying schools near NE12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
140 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Tyneside's figures.
Common questions about NE12
What is the average house price in NE12?
The average sold price in North Tyneside is £203,813 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE12?
Prices in North Tyneside are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE12?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central NE12 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £87,500 to £425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE12?
44 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE12, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE12?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE12 at risk of flooding?
Central NE12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 140 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE12 safe?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE12 or NE7, NE12 or NE27, NE12 or NE28.
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