NE7 7DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plessey Terrace, 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 7DJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00042193 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLESSEY TERRACE, NE7 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLESSEY TERRACE, NE7 7DJ.
308
36
£ 45,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE7 7DJ's 55% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7DJ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,500
6 sales · Mean £ 148,416
Terraced
£ 155,500
5 sales · Mean £ 157,270
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE7 7DJ is moderate at 60 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
Jesmond Park Academy
Ravenswood Primary School
Cragside Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Benton Park Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
West Jesmond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Argos0.9 km
- Freeman News0.7 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.3 km
- R & Ks Convenience Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.8 km
- Meldon Social Club And Institute1.0 km
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.7 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.3 km
- Wok India0.7 km
- Spice Grill0.7 km
- Newadventurelands0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bianconero0.7 km
- M M Flame0.9 km
- Glazed0.3 km
- pizza 4 You0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dene Hotel1.0 km
- Rosebery Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.7 km
- Newcastle3.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Road-Holystone Crescent0.1 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.1 km
- Newton Road-Weldon Crescent0.1 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.2 km
- Coast Road Corner House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77DJ · Data under Open Government Licence