NE7 7JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weldon Crescent, 0.2km 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 7JB is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 50.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7JB are sourced from Output Area E00042194 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELDON CRESCENT, NE7 7JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELDON CRESCENT, NE7 7JB.
301
41
£ 45,900 /yr
42%
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 7JB's 55% ownership and 41-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. Property prices are trending down 50.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7JB. The average age is 40.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,250
4 sales · Mean £ 129,250
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE7 7JB is moderate at 50 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
Ravenswood Primary School
Benton Park Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos0.8 km
- Freeman News0.4 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.5 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.9 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.4 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.2 km
- Wok India0.4 km
- Newadventurelands0.4 km
- Azzurri n.e ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glazed0.5 km
- pizza 4 You0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Holywell Pizza0.2 km
- 360 Takeaway0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.0 km
- Newcastle3.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Road-Post Office0.2 km
- Newton Road-Newton Place0.2 km
- Heaton Manor Comprehensive School0.2 km
- High Heaton0.3 km
- High Heaton0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77JB · Data under Open Government Licence