Affluence in NE12 7BL
How NE12 7BL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Forest Hall & West Moor
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,592 (2024)
NE12 7BLNewcastle upon Tyne
How well off NE12 7BL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the NE12 7BL area scores 10.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Living environment8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
62.6% of adults in the NE12 7BL area are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 25.5% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
45.6% of adults in the NE12 7BL area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
40.3% of adults in the NE12 7BL area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 12.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE12 7BL (Forest Hall & West Moor) (about 2,592 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.