NE7 7DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Benton Road, 0.5km from Heaton, North 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 7DR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00042188 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DR.
323
37
£ 45,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7DR 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
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in NE7 7DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7DR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 123,500
1 sales · Mean £ 123,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7DR has low crime rates — 43 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
Ravenswood Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Cragside Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Benton Park Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Benfield School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Star Market0.9 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Heaton Halal Superstore0.7 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.6 km
- High Heaton News0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Vincenzos0.8 km
- Bubbl Tea Bar0.8 km
- Martha And Marys0.8 km
- Paros Greek Restaurant0.6 km
- CASPIAN20.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Flint Pizza Ltd0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Holywell Pizza0.6 km
- Patties0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Meldon Social Club And Institute0.9 km
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club1.0 km
- The Lochside0.8 km
- Newton Park Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.9 km
- Newcastle3.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Benton Road-Horsley Road0.1 km
- Coast Road-Benton Road0.1 km
- Benton Road-Cemetary0.1 km
- Stephenson Road-Chillingham Road0.1 km
- Chillingham Road-Norwood Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77DR · Data under Open Government Licence