NE7 7AQ is a sought-after residential area on Melville Grove, 0.7km 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 7AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 93% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00042217 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELVILLE GROVE, NE7 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVILLE GROVE, NE7 7AQ.
320
42
£ 56,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7AQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE7 7AQ's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £270k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7AQ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 274,500
2 sales · Mean £ 274,500
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7AQ has low crime rates — 22 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
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Ravenswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Freeman News0.3 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.3 km
- Love And Peas1.0 km
- Price Busters0.7 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Victory Pub1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.3 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.7 km
- Wok India0.3 km
- Sale Pepe1.0 km
- Newadventurelands1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- 360 Takeaway0.3 km
- Holywell Pizza0.6 km
- South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Kent Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.2 km
- Newcastle3.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Freeman Hospital0.2 km
- Freeman Hospital Grounds0.2 km
- Freeman Hospital0.2 km
- Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens0.2 km
- Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77AQ · Data under Open Government Licence