NE7 7DU is a safe, established residential area on Benton Road, 0.2km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For families considering a move, NE7 7DU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00042216 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DU.
284
38
£ 56,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 38, NE7 7DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £125k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7DU. The average age is 37.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 125,142
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7DU has low crime rates — 35 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
Benton Park Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Ravenswood Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Balliol Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Argos0.5 km
- Freeman News0.6 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.6 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.9 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.1 km
- The Lochside0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.7 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.5 km
- Wok India0.6 km
- Newadventurelands0.2 km
- Coffee House And WH Smith0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Glazed0.7 km
- pizza 4 You0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- Hungry Shack1.0 km
- Holywell Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.4 km
- Newcastle4.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dovedale Gardens - Teviotdale Gardens0.1 km
- Benton Road-Dovedale Gardens0.1 km
- Benton Road-Buckthorn Grove0.1 km
- Dovedale Gardens - Swaledale Gardens0.2 km
- High Heaton0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77DU · Data under Open Government Licence