NE7 7AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Gosforth, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
NE7 7AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00042207 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE7 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE7 7AF.
330
41
£ 56,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7AF 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
NE7 7AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7AF. The average age is 40.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7AF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic School
South Gosforth First School
Cragside Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Benton Park Primary School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Balliol Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Freeman News0.6 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.2 km
- South Gosforth Wine Store0.7 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office1.0 km
- Price Busters1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.6 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe1.0 km
- Wok India0.6 km
- Lyndseys1.0 km
- Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Avopoke0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Holywell Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Victory Pub0.6 km
- Innisfree Social Club Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.4 km
- Newcastle4.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Freeman Hospital0.1 km
- Freeman Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Freeman Road-Castle Farm Road0.1 km
- Freeman Hospital0.2 km
- Freeman Road-Castle Dene School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77AF · Data under Open Government Licence