34,659TOTAL POPULATION
15,624HOUSEHOLDS
4.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NE12 POSTCODE REGION

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12)

The NE12 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1534 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the NE12 postcode area, including Alnwick, Ashington, Bamburgh, Bedlington, Belford, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Blyth, Boldon Colliery, Chathill, Choppington, Corbridge, Cramlington, East Boldon, Gateshead, Haltwhistle, Hebburn, Hexham, Jarrow, Morpeth, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Shields, Prudhoe, Riding Mill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seahouses, South Shields, Stocksfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wooler, Wylam which come under the local authority of the North Tyneside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in NE12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NE12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


NE12 is a postcode in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of England. It covers a large area; one side stretching from Burradon to Killingworth and the other from Burradon to North Shields. The area is primarily residential and borders the A19 to the north and the A189 to the south.

The area is home to hundreds of small businesses, from DIY stores to niche boutiques. It is also a retail hub, home to the popular Silverlink Shopping Park, which includes shops, restaurants and a cinema. The area is also popular for its many nature parks, such as Longbenton Community Park and Wallsend Hall Park, which have plenty of walking and cycling paths.

NE12 is a great area for families. It's well connected with good transport links. The Metro allows for easy access to Newcastle city centre, while there is a wealth of bus services to surrounding areas. The area also boasts many good schools, libraries, leisure centres and fitness centres.

The neighbourhood is diverse and vibrant, and is home to people of all ages and backgrounds. There is a strong sense of community, with many active groups, charities and organisations. The area is full of amenities suitable for its well-established population, such as pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops.

The suburb has a rich culture and history, with many historic buildings such as the Grade II listed Barlow Hall and nearby remains of the Roman Wall. The area has a number of listed buildings and monuments of historical and cultural significance. These include a number of monuments and buildings from the 19th and 20th century.

Despite its close proximity to Newcastle city centre, NE12 is very much an independent suburb in its own right. It is full of character, with beautiful scenery and vibrant communities. It is an area filled with local history that captures the essence of the North East.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in NE12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NE12Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear

The county of Tyne and Wear

NE12 is located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in England.

Tyne and Wear has a total population of 1,128,800, making it the 16th largest county in the UK.

Tyne and Wear has a total area of 210 square miles, and a population density of 2090 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Tyne and Wear Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNE12
Postal TownNewcastle Upon Tyne
MSOA NameNorth Tyneside 012
LSOA NameNorth Tyneside 012A
CountyTyne and Wear
RegionTyne and Wear
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

NE12 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NE12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Backworth
Burradon
Camperdown
Forest Hall
Killingworth
Killingworth Moor
Killingworth Village
Palmersville
West Allotment
West Holywell
West Moor
Browse Postcodes in NE12

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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