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NE12

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

NE12 covers NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £229,027
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 42% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£229,027

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

47.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

42% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

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.

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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

£215K £224K £234K £243K £252K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

62

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.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE12 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

What is the average house price in NE12 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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 is the population of NE12 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
The population of NE12 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is approximately 215,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE12 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE?
There are 17 schools in or near NE12. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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