NE7 7EJ is a safe, established residential area on Cragside, 0.0km from High Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For families considering a move, NE7 7EJ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00042195 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAGSIDE, NE7 7EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAGSIDE, NE7 7EJ.
358
39
£ 45,900 /yr
53%
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
NE7 7EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7EJ. The average age is 39.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
13 sales · Mean £ 147,457
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 172,135
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7EJ has low crime rates — 49 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
Benton Park Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Balliol Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Argos0.7 km
- Freeman News0.5 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.6 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.8 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.3 km
- The Lochside1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.5 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.4 km
- Wok India0.4 km
- Newadventurelands0.3 km
- Azzurri n.e ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Glazed0.6 km
- pizza 4 You0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Holywell Pizza0.4 km
- 360 Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.2 km
- Newcastle4.0 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Heaton0.2 km
- High Heaton0.2 km
- Dovedale Gardens - Swaledale Gardens0.2 km
- Dovedale Gardens - Teviotdale Gardens0.2 km
- Dovedale Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77EJ · Data under Open Government Licence