West Farm Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 8RS 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 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 8LS, NE12 8ND, NE12 8SD, NE12 8TN, NE12 8RR, NE12 8JE, NE12 8NP, NE12 8NE, NE12 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE12 8RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 38.8% | 38.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 40% | 41.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 20.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 32% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 87.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93.5% | 88.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Farm Avenue was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Camperdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Farm Avenue has the 49th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown and the 333rd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-05-29 | £128,213 |
| 24 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-01-21 | £180,385 |
| 22 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2014-01-31 | £148,493 |
| 24 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2011-03-22 | £138,020 |
| 10 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2009-03-27 | £141,952 |
NE12 8RS 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbows Community Cafe | Cafe Within, The Oxford Centre | 198 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1B, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 518 yd | |
| Pizzeria Italia | Pizzeria Italia Benton Park Road | 560 yd | |
| Wokify | 383 Benton Road | 596 yd | |
| Lezzet Turkish Restaurant | North View House, Front Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood | The Charnwood, 1 Charnwood Avenue | 319 yd | |
| The Benton Ale House | Benton Alehouse, Front Street | 601 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Front Street | 627 yd | |
| Innisfree Social Club Ltd | Innisfree Social Club, Chesters Avenue | 692 yd | |
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Front Street | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut Longbenton Limited | Unit 12, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 518 yd | |
| The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway | Unit 14, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 518 yd | |
| Gormans Longbenton | Unit 1A, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 518 yd | |
| Subway | 365 Benton Road | 640 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 361 Benton Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Stores Ltd | 373 Benton Road | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso - Newcastle Benton Road Express Benton Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Gosforth) SALTERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Newcastle University (Longbenton Sports Ground) COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 877 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| St. Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided (Closed) Front Street | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Longbenton Community College HAILSHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.