NE12 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE12 is £229,027, which is 14% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE12 cost 20.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE12 have risen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£343,584	308
Semi-detached	£207,667	554
Terraced	£175,344	531
Flat	£107,712	262
All types	£229,027	1717

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 47.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE12 has a crime rate well 42% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE12 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westmoor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Amberley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bailey Green Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Balliol Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	mi
Benton Dene Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE12 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE12 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE12 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE12 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers affordable property prices (£229,027, 20% below national average), low crime (42% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE12?

The average house price in NE12 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £229,027, based on 1717 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.

Is NE12 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE12 is significantly below the national average (47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE12?

There are 17 schools in or near NE12. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE12?

Council tax in NE12 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE12?

The average broadband download speed in NE12 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in NE12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 215,025.