NE7 7DY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Fairways Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For families considering a move, NE7 7DY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00042206 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE7 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE7 7DY.
265
43
£ 56,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE7 7DY is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7DY. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE7 7DY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benton Park Primary School
Cragside Primary School
Balliol Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Jesmond Park Academy
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Ravenswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Benton Ale House0.8 km
- The Black Bull0.8 km
- The Lochside0.9 km
- Newton Park Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Family Shopper0.7 km
- Best One - Benton News0.6 km
- Aiden House News0.7 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office1.0 km
- High Heaton News0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Chip & Fish0.6 km
- Hungry Shack0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Holywell Pizza1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Wokify0.6 km
- Fairways Community Centre0.8 km
- Newton Cantonese Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Lezzet Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- Dean & Daniela1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Swift Stores Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.8 km
- Newcastle4.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - D0.0 km
- Benton Road-Manor Park0.1 km
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - A0.1 km
- Dss - Ainthorpe Gardens - B0.1 km
- Heaton Manor Comprehensive Upper School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77DY · Data under Open Government Licence