NE7 7AP is a sought-after residential area on Leyburn Drive, 0.6km from High Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE7, NE7 7AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00042223 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEYBURN DRIVE, NE7 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYBURN DRIVE, NE7 7AP.
317
41
£ 56,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE7 7AP combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£307k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7AP. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,750
1 sales · Mean £ 307,750
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cragside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Jesmond Park Academy
Benton Park Primary School
South Gosforth First School
Balliol Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Freeman News0.2 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.3 km
- Price Busters0.6 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.6 km
- High Heaton News0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.2 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.6 km
- Wok India0.2 km
- Newadventurelands0.8 km
- Coffee House And WH Smith0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- 360 Takeaway0.2 km
- Holywell Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.2 km
- Newcastle3.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Gardens0.2 km
- Cleveland Gardens0.2 km
- Newton Road-Football Ground0.2 km
- Cragside Primary School0.2 km
- Newton Road-Denewell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77AP · Data under Open Government Licence