Beal Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE12 9EH 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 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE12 9EP, NE12 9DT, NE12 9EU, NE12 9EQ, NE12 9EJ, NE12 9ES, NE12 9EX, NE12 9HN, NE12 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE12 9EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.7% | 36.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 47.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 35.4% | 40.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 37.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 21% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 20% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 21.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beal Drive was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beal Drive has the 65th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 326th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-22 | £199,436 |
| 8 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-09-16 | £184,105 |
| 1 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2021-07-29 | £199,166 |
| 4 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-08-20 | £202,531 |
| 1 Beal Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-05-05 | £210,747 |
NE12 9EH 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Road Primary School Ivy Road Primary School , Ivy Road NE12 9AP | 1out of 4 | 352 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Great Lime Road , Forest Hall NE12 7AB | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall Primary School Delaval Road , Forest Hall NE12 9BA | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 2,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Of Tyne | 12 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 653 yd | |
| Meet And Eat | Room 39, Unit 33 | 710 yd | |
| Round The Twist And Little Twisters | Unit 28, Bellingham Drive | 814 yd | |
| Fuel @ The Fitness Rooms | Units 6B To 6E, Chollerton Drive | 814 yd | |
| Percy Hedley Foundation | 30 Leybourne Avenue, West Moor | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall Working Men's Club | Forest Hall Working Mens Social Club, Errington Terrace | 353 yd | |
| Forest Hall Ex Servicemen Institute | 24 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall | 521 yd | |
| The Clousden Hill | Clousden Hill, Killingworth Road | 540 yd | |
| Ritz Bingo And Social Club | Ritz Buildings, Forest Hall Road | 650 yd | |
| Forest Hall Constitutional And Unionist Club | Churchill House, 5 Park Drive | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmersville Chippy | 5 Osborne Place, Forest Hall | 190 yd | |
| Pearl Chinese Takeaway | 1A Osborne Place, Forest Hall | 190 yd | |
| New Tung Wah Chop Suey House | 18 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 615 yd | |
| Best Bite Pizza | 34 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 615 yd | |
| Zara Tandoori | 30 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Great Lime Road | 114 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 - 45 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 940 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 2 Station Road North, Forest Hall | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Palmersville Playing Fields PALMERSVILLE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Ivy Road Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Primary School (Aided) GREAT LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Forest Hall Primary School DELAVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| St. Josephs Playing Fields ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 187.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.