NE7 7RX is a sought-after residential area on Slingsby Gardens, 0.7km from Heaton, North in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE7, NE7 7RX offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 17.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7RX are sourced from Output Area E00042225 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLINGSBY GARDENS, NE7 7RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLINGSBY GARDENS, NE7 7RX.
299
46
£ 45,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE7 7RX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £298k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7RX. The average age is 46.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 234,000
4 sales · Mean £ 226,375
Terraced
£ 252,500
7 sales · Mean £ 259,611
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7RX has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benfield School
Ravenswood Primary School
Benton Park Primary School
Redesdale Primary School
Cragside Primary School
Western Community Primary School
Walkergate Community School
Jesmond Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Argos0.5 km
- Cochrane Park Mini-Market0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Deli 22 and Deli News0.3 km
- P4 Pizza0.2 km
- Emerald House0.3 km
- Glazed1.0 km
- Jimmy's0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lochside0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Snack Hut0.7 km
- Caffe Rustico0.3 km
- Newadventurelands0.9 km
- Paninis0.2 km
- Rae's Catering Service0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.8 km
- Newcastle4.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dimbula Gardens0.1 km
- Red Hall Drive-Martello Gardens0.2 km
- Red Hall Drive-Warwick Hall Walk0.2 km
- Coast Road-Red Hall Drive0.2 km
- Red Hall Drive - Felixstone Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77RX · Data under Open Government Licence