NE7 7BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Wellburn Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For serious buyers, NE7 7BQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00042185 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE7 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE7 7BQ.
315
44
£ 56,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7BQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE7 7BQ combines high owner-occupation (94%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7BQ. The average age is 44.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7BQ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. 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
Cragside Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
Northern Counties School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Freeman News0.8 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.9 km
- MACK OPCO LTD0.7 km
- R & Ks Convenience Foods0.3 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.6 km
- Dene Hotel0.4 km
- Osborne Hotel0.9 km
- Rosebery Hotel0.4 km
- The Avenue Hotel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Dean & Daniela0.8 km
- Kennys Restaurant / Newcastle Jesmond Hotel0.7 km
- MANHATTAN PIZZA0.7 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Little Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- M M Flame0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Glazed0.9 km
- pizza 4 You0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blue Bell1.0 km
- Brack Burger Ltd0.7 km
- Jam Jar0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club1.0 km
- Sandyford Social Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.2 km
- Newcastle3.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77BQ · Data under Open Government Licence