[12][13] The first series was produced in summer 2012 at the former La Sagesse convent school in the Jesmond area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne which had previously been used throughout Tracy Beaker Returns.

The recognisable cream and red exterior of Elm Tree House was demolished in March 2014 though the building used for interior scenes partially remains intact.

The move was not explicitly addressed, but in the 2013 Christmas special Jody in Wonderland, residents and staff can be seen unpacking boxes and bags.

The nearby housing estates in Rowlands Gill doubled as the fictional surrounding Talbot Ward area of Pottiswood, where the show is set.

The exact location of Pottiswood has never been explicitly said within the programme, though landmarks such as the Tyne Bridge have been seen across the various series and characters have addressed the fact that they are in the North East of England.

The replica is noticeably smaller than the real building and in wide shots the adjoining garage can be seen just to be a wooden façade.