Front Street is in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 8AE is located in the Longbenton & Benton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 8AJ, NE12 8BH, NE12 8AL, NE12 8AH, NE12 8AA, NE12 8BJ, NE12 8FE, NE12 8BD, NE12 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 8AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 32% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 59.7% | 18.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 26.7% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 55.2% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 83.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 90% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street has the 64th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 338th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greengate Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-02-12 | £335,668 |
| Casa Antonio Ltd Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1997-03-24 | £723,733 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | - not rated | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 1out of 4 | 731 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 771 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Hospital School Freeman Road , NE7 7DN | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisha Asia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 51 yd | |
| Geisha Italia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 51 yd | |
| Fairways Community Centre | Community Centre, Hoylake Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Lezzet Turkish Restaurant | North View House, Front Street | 356 yd | |
| NT Project (North East) | 1B Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Front Street | 53 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Front Street | 368 yd | |
| The Benton Ale House | Benton Alehouse, Front Street | 418 yd | |
| NUFC Training Centre | Sports Ground And Premises, Darsley Park | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 365 Benton Road | 624 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 361 Benton Road | 632 yd | |
| Hungry Shack | 345 Benton Road | 649 yd | |
| Greggs | 387 Benton Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Stores Ltd | 373 Benton Road | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso - Newcastle Benton Road Express Benton Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided (Closed) Front Street | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Newcastle University (Longbenton Sports Ground) COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Blue Flames Sporting Club WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 430 yd |
| University Of Northumbria (Coach Lane Sports Centre) COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Darsley Park WHITLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Little Benton Pitches OFF GREENLEE DRIVE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Benton Park Primary School CORCHESTER WALK | grass pitches | 942 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.