Beech Grove is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 8LA is located in the Forest Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 8EY, NE12 8JX, NE12 8LB, NE12 8JY, NE12 8JU, NE12 8HE, NE12 8BB, NE12 9NY, NE12 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 8LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 48.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 52.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 13% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 49.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Grove has the 65th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2025-01-13 | £275,164 |
| 13 Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-01 | £281,881 |
| 38 Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2024-08-30 | £301,445 |
| 12 Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-14 | £311,306 |
| 19 Beech Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-20 | £261,481 |
NE12 8LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,347 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 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 376 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT Project (North East) | 1B Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton | 384 yd | |
| Geisha Asia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 483 yd | |
| Geisha Italia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 483 yd | |
| Eurest Catering At Proctor And Gamble | Newcastle Technical Centre Procter And Gamble, Whitley Road | 484 yd | |
| Amici | 95 Station Road, Forest Hall | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Front Street | 466 yd | |
| NUFC Training Centre | Sports Ground And Premises, Darsley Park | 651 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Front Street | 709 yd | |
| The Benton Ale House | Benton Alehouse, Front Street | 755 yd | |
| The Flying Scotsman | Briar Edge, Forest Hall | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Pizza | 18 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 850 yd | |
| Forest Hall Tandoori | 6 West View, Forest Hall | 904 yd | |
| Jamieson's Deli | 15 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 909 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 909 yd | |
| Friez & Burgz | 7 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 850 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 932 yd | |
| Swift Stores Ltd | 373 Benton Road | 975 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso - Newcastle Benton Road Express Benton Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| St. Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided (Closed) Front Street | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Blue Flames Sporting Club WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 608 yd |
| Longbenton Community College HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Newcastle University (Longbenton Sports Ground) COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Benton Dene Primary School HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Darsley Park WHITLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| University Of Northumbria (Coach Lane Sports Centre) COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 968 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.