Briar Edge Longbenton, North Tyneside
1 address across 1 postcode (NE12), about 80 m long. USRN 28314794.
- Sales: 56 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £132,500 across 2 sales.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Tyneside costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Springfield Park (2.7 hectares) is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stephenson Park Health Group, about 380 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 232 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £132,500 | £128,000 | £137,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £145,750 | £131,500 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £87,500 | £87,000 | £88,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £129,000 | £84,000 | £174,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 29 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £137,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 23 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 36 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 23 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 3 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 25 NE12 7JN | Other | £128,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2021 | 28 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2021 | 21 NE12 7JN | Other | £80,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 9 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £131,500 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 11 NE12 7JN | Other | £245,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 May 2019 | 46A NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £63,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2018 | 25 NE12 7JN | Other | £99,950 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 46 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 27 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 29 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 31 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 21 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 31 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 33 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 7 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2014 | 22 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 14 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 6 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2011 | 38 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2009 | 14 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2008 | 22 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 23 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 8 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 22 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | ELROY NE12 7JN | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 33 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £93,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2004 | 34 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2003 | 33 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2003 | 14 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 23 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £74,265 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 9 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 6 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | 30 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £67,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2001 | 10 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 50B NE12 7JN | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 34 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2000 | 37 NE12 7JN | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 20 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 22 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £54,500 | |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 33 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £37,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 9 NE12 7JN | Semi-detached | £48,700 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 25 NE12 7JN | Flat or maisonette | £39,950 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 5 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 6 Apr 1998 | 16 NE12 7JN | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 13 Mar 1998 | ELROY NE12 7JN | Detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,924 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2 Eastern Villas, Springfield Park: up to 12 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Forest Hall Delivery Office, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Forest Hall Delivery Office, Station Road, Forest Hall, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Percy Hedley School, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Percy Hedley School, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Stephenson Industrial Estate East: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Stephenson Industrial Estate East, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 13 November 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 11 November 2026 to 1 December 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 44 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE12 7JN | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Road-Glebe Crescent Forest Hall | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Killingworth Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stephenson Park Health Group | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 20-21 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Freeman Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,060 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Springfield Park 2.7 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Springfield Park Allotment Gardens 4,910 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dial Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dial Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Gosforth Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Gosforth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Black Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Fencerhill Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Tyneside: see them on the North Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longbenton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| George Stephenson High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grasmere Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Amberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Traders NE12 7JN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Flying Scotsman NE12 7JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Rosetta Cafe NE12 7JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Forest Hall Tandoori NE12 7JL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Friez & Burgz NE12 7AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Jamieson's Deli NE12 7AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs Of Gosforth NE12 7AR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists NE12 7AR | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Wai Ho NE12 7AR | Other catering premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Halls Pharmacy NE12 7AR | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Taste Of India NE12 7AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza NE12 7AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Forest Hall Mini Market NE12 7AR | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Canton Garden NE12 9BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Heron Foods NE12 7AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 134 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burn Avenue (149); On or near Whitfield Road (24); On or near Delaval Road (22); On or near Glebe Road (7); On or near Glebe Terrace (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS: Utility repair and maintenance works, 11 November 2026 to 1 December 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE12 7JN: 1 address of 57 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wilson Terrace · Charles Avenue · Glebe Terrace · Burn Avenue · Glebe Court · Firtree Avenue · Glebe Crescent · Fairfield Avenue · Glebe Road · North View · Delaval Road · West View
All the streets in NE12 and across North Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.