NE7 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horsley Road, 0.6km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE7 7BN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00042188 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSLEY ROAD, NE7 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSLEY ROAD, NE7 7BN.
323
37
£ 45,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, NE7 7BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7BN. The average age is 37.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,500
18 sales · Mean £ 153,833
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7BN has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravenswood Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Cragside Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Benton Park Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Benfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- Argos0.9 km
- Freeman News0.9 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- CASPIAN20.6 km
- Redheads Mac n Cheese0.8 km
- Dean & Daniela0.9 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.5 km
- Wok India0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- A Little Piece Of Sky1.0 km
- Bianconero0.5 km
- Flint Pizza Ltd0.7 km
- Glazed0.2 km
- pizza 4 You0.1 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.8 km
- Meldon Social Club And Institute0.9 km
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club0.9 km
- The Chillingham1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rosebery Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.7 km
- Newcastle3.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stephenson Road-Chillingham Road0.1 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.1 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.2 km
- Benton Road-Horsley Road0.2 km
- Chillingham Road-Norwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77BN · Data under Open Government Licence