NE7 7BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE7, NE7 7BS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 41 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00042217 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE7 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE7 7BS.
320
42
£ 56,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7BS 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 7BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7BS. The average age is 41.9. 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 7BS has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Cragside Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
St Mary's Catholic School
South Gosforth First School
Benton Park Primary School
West Jesmond Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
Northern Counties School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Newadventurelands1.0 km
- Acorn Chop Suey0.9 km
- Harvest CCO0.8 km
- Lovage0.8 km
- Nori0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- Oxfam1.0 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.5 km
- High Heaton News0.8 km
- Price Busters0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lonsdale1.0 km
- Jam Jar0.9 km
- Newton Park Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Holywell Pizza0.5 km
- 360 Takeaway0.3 km
- Nudo Sushi Box0.9 km
- Dot Bagels0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dene Hotel0.8 km
- New Kent Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.9 km
- Newcastle3.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens0.0 km
- Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens0.1 km
- Newton Road-Denewell Avenue0.2 km
- Newton Road-Football Ground0.3 km
- Cleveland Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77BS · Data under Open Government Licence