Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

DENE CLOSE, NE7 7BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENE CLOSE, NE7 7BL.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE7 7BL 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE7 7BL's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £518k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE7 7BL is a safe, established residential area on Dene Close, 0.3km from Wellburn Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £518k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00042196 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7BL. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

3 sales · Mean £ 477,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE7 7BL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary18
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Jesmond Park Academy

Good2003 pupils0.3 km
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Cragside Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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Ravenswood Primary School

Good623 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding614 pupils1.1 km
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Northern Counties School

Inadequate96 pupils1.3 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.3 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Grate0.5 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.5 km
  • High Heaton News0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Rosebery Hotel0.5 km
  • The Avenue Hotel0.7 km
  • Dene Hotel0.5 km
  • Jesmond House YWCA1.0 km
  • New Kent Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • The Double Diner0.6 km
  • The Patricia0.8 km
  • Pizzeria Santana0.8 km
  • Acorn Chop Suey0.9 km
  • Harvest CCO1.0 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Sambuca Express0.8 km
  • Glazed0.8 km
  • pizza 4 You0.8 km
  • Denes Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Holywell Pizza0.5 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brack Burger Ltd0.9 km
  • Jam Jar0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors2.4 km
  • Newcastle3.1 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Newton Road-Holystone Crescent0.4 km
  • Newton Road-Weldon Crescent0.4 km
  • Heaton Manor Comprehensive School0.4 km
  • Newton Road-Newton Place0.4 km
  • Newton Road-Post Office0.5 km