NE7 7DX is a safe, established residential area on Benton Road, 0.3km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7DX are sourced from Output Area E00042216 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON ROAD, NE7 7DX.
284
38
£ 56,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7DX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE7 7DX's 63% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7DX. 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
£ 123,000
8 sales · Mean £ 120,698
Detached
£ 294,999
2 sales · Mean £ 294,999
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7DX has low crime rates — 28 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
Benton Park Primary School
Cragside Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Ravenswood Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Balliol Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Argos0.6 km
- Freeman News0.7 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.8 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.9 km
- Best One - Benton News0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.1 km
- The Lochside0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.7 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.7 km
- Wok India0.7 km
- Coffee House And WH Smith0.9 km
- RVS Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Swift Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chip & Fish0.8 km
- Hungry Shack0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Holywell Pizza0.7 km
- 360 Takeaway0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.5 km
- Newcastle4.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Benton Road-Buckthorn Grove0.1 km
- Benton Road-Dovedale Gardens0.1 km
- Dovedale Gardens - Teviotdale Gardens0.1 km
- Benton Road-Corchester Walk0.1 km
- Dovedale Gardens - Swaledale Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77DX · Data under Open Government Licence