Cherwell Square Longbenton, North Tyneside
27 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28300446.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 180 m away, and Killingworth Lakeside Park (17 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stephenson Park Health Group, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2022 | 4 NE12 7PR | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 3 NE12 7PR | Other | £58,300 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 3 NE12 7PR | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2006 | 2 NE12 7PR | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (65% of about 750 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)
- Stephenson Industrial Estate East: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Stephenson Industrial Estate East, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Stephenson Industrial Estate West: up to 164 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Stephenson Industrial Estate West, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 2 Eastern Villas, Springfield Park: up to 12 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Forest Hall Delivery Office, Station Road, Forest Hall: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Forest Hall Delivery Office, Station Road, Forest Hall, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 25 August 2026 to 2 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE12 7PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE12 7PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE12 7PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 58 m and 59 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE12 7PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE12 7PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE12 7PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Road-Myrtle Crescent Forest Hall | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Killingworth Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stephenson Park Health Group | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 20-21 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Freeman Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Killingworth Lakeside Park 17 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Springfield Park Allotment Gardens 4,910 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dial Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 5 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* | 180 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Gosforth Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Gosforth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Black Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Blackroad Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 27 | 27 |
4 of the street's 27 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longbenton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Stephenson High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Grasmere Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Amberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C \& G Cakes NE12 7PR | Retailers - other | 10 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Toon Bakers NE12 7PN | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Sambuca Forest Hall NE12 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Slimming World NE12 6RU | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Westmoor Primary School NE12 6SA | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| George Stephenson High School NE12 6SA | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Forest Hall Traders NE12 7JN | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Flying Scotsman NE12 7JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Asif Ansar Foods Limited NE12 6DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| South Gosforth Fisheries NE12 7NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Pizza Cottage NE12 7NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Kings Garden NE12 7NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Westmoor Tandoori NE12 7NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Shake And Sip Mobile Bar NE12 7NY | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Limes (14); On or near Myrtle Crescent (9); On or near Southgate (8); On or near Glebe Road (7); On or near Glebe Terrace (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE12 7PP: 13 addresses of 76 in the postcode
- NE12 7PR: 9 addresses
- NE12 7PN: 5 addresses of 60 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ruskin Avenue · Balliol Avenue · Glebe Road · Kings Road · Glebe Villas · Holly Avenue · Victoria Court · The Limes · Firtree Crescent · Myrtle Crescent · Glebe Crescent · Firtree Avenue
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.