The postcode NE12 8BL is located in North Tyneside, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. NE12 8BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE12 8BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE12 8BL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to NE12 8BL is Williams Park which is centered 59 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Front Street-College Lane and is 155 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 294 m away at Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE12 8BL (for ages 11 and under) is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided). It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Longbenton High School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 14, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of NE12 8BL is NUFC Training Centre and is 614 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 21, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 47.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 22.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE12 8BL is covered by the Northumbria police force association and North Tyneside is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE12 8BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE12 8BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE12 8BL
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE12 8BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 203 m |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 203 m |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 513 m |
| Longbenton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2018) | 822 m |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 15, 2012) | 932 m |
| Benton Dene School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 932 m |
| Benton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 979 m |
| Hopespring Newcastle | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Ivy Road Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Cragside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2014) | 1.65 km |
| Redesdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall | Academy | 4-11 | 1.81 km | |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.12 km | |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 2.15 km |
| Percy Hedley School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (March 7, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Ravenswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.29 km |
| South Gosforth First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 2.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE12 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Antonio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2020 | 221 m | |
| Priyas Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2014 | 349 m | |
| Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 411 m | |
| Bright Start Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 495 m | |
| Leighs Nurseries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2021 | 513 m | |
| Blue Flames Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 614 m | |
| NUFC Training Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 614 m | |
| Field House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 681 m | |
| Rainbows Community Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 766 m | |
| Hedleys College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 816 m | |
| Percy Hedley Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 816 m | |
| Longbenton High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 822 m | |
| DWP Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 832 m | |
| Eurest Catering At Proctor And Gamble | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 869 m | |
| The Charnwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 28, 2021 | 891 m | |
| Benton Dene Schools | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 932 m | |
| Amici | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 952 m | |
| Pawfect Cupa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 975 m | |
| DeeDees | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 1.03 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt April 29, 2019 | 1.03 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE12 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Front Street-College Lane | 155 m | |
| Front Street-Eastfield Road | 166 m | |
| Front Street-College Lane | 173 m | |
| Front Street-School | 251 m | |
| Four Lane Ends Interchange | 265 m | |
| Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 294 m | |
| Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 299 m | |
| Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 301 m | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 8.26 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 8.28 km | |
| North Shields Ferry Terminal | 8.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE12 8BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Gosforth Lake | 2.47 km | |
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 2.52 km |
| Black Plantation | 2.65 km | |
| Fencerhill Wood | 3.01 km | |
| Gosforth Wood | 3.01 km | |
| Jesmond Vale | Valley | 3.19 km |
| Camperdown | 3.37 km | |
| Fencer Hill | 3.5 km | |
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 3.56 km |
| Blackroad Plantation | 3.83 km | |
| Matts Bank Plantation | 4.06 km | |
| Bent Hill | 4.17 km | |
| Race Hill | 4.21 km | |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 4.32 km |
| Millers Hill | 4.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE12 8BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 50.9 Mbps | 47.7 Mbps | 78.11 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.7 Mbps | 13.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.7 | 3.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 77.1% | 100% | 53.7 | 15.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 22.9% | 22.9% | - | - |
Energy usage data for NE12 8BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 55.01140100 |
| Longitude | -1.57449500 |
| OS Easting | 427310 |
| OS Northing | 0568621 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Tyneside |
| Electoral Ward | Benton |
| Local Authority District | North Tyneside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Tyneside |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Tyneside CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Longbenton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001154 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Tyneside 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Tyneside 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |