NE7 7YW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Byker in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7YW are sourced from Output Area E00042129 (shared with 247 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE7 7YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE7 7YW.
318
41
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7YW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE7 7YW has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7YW. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE7 7YW are high at 162 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Byker Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Welbeck Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Monkchester Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Star Market0.9 km
- Connect25 Food Bank0.8 km
- Kings Castle Church0.8 km
- Chillingham News0.6 km
- Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Bubbl Tea Bar0.9 km
- Martha And Marys1.0 km
- Studio 28 Patisserie0.9 km
- Al-fardin kitchen0.1 km
- Baxterstorey0.9 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Flint Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- Golden Pizza Walker0.9 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Shawarma Newcastle0.9 km
- The Indian Snack Lunch Box0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- 2knives kitchen0.9 km
- Free Trade Inn1.0 km
- Heaton Meadowfield Social Club0.5 km
- The Stags Head0.3 km
- Bar 220.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.2 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.8 km
- Newcastle2.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Heaton Road0.0 km
- Heaton Road0.0 km
- Shields Road0.1 km
- Shields Road-Denmark Street0.1 km
- Shields Road - Robinson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77YW · Data under Open Government Licence