POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE12 7BU postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 92%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 22 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 28 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £389,995Based on 35 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 92%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 22 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 35 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 92%, with 92% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
2 within 400mNE12 7BU links 2 transport stops within 400m and 21 within 800m. 2 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Killingworth Way (BCT) at about 348m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
34 within 1200mNE12 7BU currently links 34 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 13 food and drink, 7 grocery, 6 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Miller & Carter at about 407m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
896 online job adverts observedNorth Tyneside local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,039 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE12 7BU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
22 nearby school rows22 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE12 7BU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3NE12 7BU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 41, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 42 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£389,995
Strong sample. Based on 35 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE12 7BU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (9), restaurant (3), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5), bar (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Miller & Carter
Restaurant at White House Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Food and drink
Gosforth Park Garden Centre (Dobbies Garden Centres)
Restaurant at Great Lime Road, Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nightlife
The Station
Pub at Killingworth Drive, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nightlife
The Printworks
Bar at 20, Arrow Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Grocery
Camperdown Convenience Store (Premier)
Convenience at 28-30, Station Road, Camperdown, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Amberley Primary School
Primary option in NE12 6SQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bailey Green Primary School
Primary option in NE12 6QL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Balliol Primary School
Primary option in NE12 8QP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE12 7BU before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE12 7BU.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE12 7BU with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE12 7BU.
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Ask vetted agents
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