Town Pop. 24,139

Living in Longbenton: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longbenton scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Longbenton most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the NE12 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 47/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NE12 postcode district.

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Longbenton scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 803 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 469 crimes

↑ 28% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 235 crimes

↑ 43% above national average

Public order 202 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

Shoplifting 144 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

other 587 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Stratford Close 72 crimes
2 Parking Area 63 crimes
3 Garth Thirty Three 55 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³

Green Space 68

Parks Ample 22

Sports Pitches Ample 14

Allotments Ample 5

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 25 in area · 43 within 4km

4Outstanding15Good2Inadequate4Ungraded

Bailey Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Benton Dene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Percy Hedley SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Amberley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Backworth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Benton Dene SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
Good
Burradon Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Forest Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
George Stephenson High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary2.2 mi

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital2.6 mi

Queen Elizabeth Hospital4.8 mi

Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks82.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%

2 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,435 patients per GP

1dentist5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%

available across North Tyneside

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

94.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 537 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.8%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.8%Unemployed3%Retired24.6%Student3.5%Other inactive11.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary27.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership62.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27

A £1,641

B £1,915

C £2,188

D £2,462

E £3,009

F £3,556

G £4,103

H £4,924

Energy North East England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Northumbrian Water

Average bill regional £435/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Benton 0.5 mi

Four Lane Ends 0.8 mi

Palmersville 1.1 mi

J3 A194(M) 5.6 mi

J2 A194(M) 6 mi

J2 A194(M) 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 13

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14

Retail Shopping Ample 76

Takeaways Ample 27

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£217,500	185
Detached	£325,000	35
Semi-detached	£215,000	82
Terraced	£206,250	44
Flat / Maisonette	£120,000	24

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Longbenton a nice place to live?

Yes, Longbenton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Longbenton is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Longbenton?

Longbenton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 2,440 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longbenton?

Among the top-rated schools in Longbenton are Bailey Green Primary School, Benton Dene Primary School and Percy Hedley School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 25 rated schools in Longbenton in total.

What are house prices like in Longbenton?

The current median house price in Longbenton is £217,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £215,000, terraced £206,250, flat £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 185 sales recorded in the past 12 months.