NE7 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Benton Bank, 0.3km from Wellburn Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within South Jesmond ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00042682 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON BANK, NE7 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON BANK, NE7 7BH.
357
31
£ 40,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE7 7BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7BH. The average age is 30.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7BH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jesmond Park Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Cragside Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Oxfam0.7 km
- Mr V's Food And Wine Store0.8 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- A N Clough1.0 km
- Heaton Halal Superstore0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Sandyford Social Club0.9 km
- Meldon Social Club And Institute0.7 km
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club0.7 km
- Blue Bell0.7 km
- The Chillingham0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- CASPIAN20.7 km
- Pizzeria Santana0.6 km
- Redheads Mac n Cheese0.8 km
- Mascalzone0.9 km
- Azzurri n.e ltd0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- A Little Piece Of Sky0.7 km
- Sambuca Express0.7 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- Glazed0.7 km
- pizza 4 You0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Jesmond House YWCA1.0 km
- Adelphi Hotel0.8 km
- Rosebery Hotel0.4 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.7 km
- Dene Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.2 km
- Newcastle3.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coast Road Corner House0.3 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.4 km
- Heaton Road-St Gabriels Avenue0.4 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.4 km
- Heaton Road-Cartington Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77BH · Data under Open Government Licence