NE7 Postcode District
NE7 is one of 22 Postcode Districts for the Newcastle Upon Tyne Post town in Tyne & Wear
The NE7 postcode district is located in the NE Newcastle upon Tyne postal area, NE7 has a population of 14,867 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.70 square miles (4.41 square kilometres or 1,090.77 acres).
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District overview
In the NE7 postcode district, the primary settlement is Newcastle upon Tyne, which is located in the county of Tyne & Wear. The most significant post town in this district is also Newcastle upon Tyne. Other significant settlements include Benton, Heaton, High Heaton, and Longbenton.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NE7 7, covers Newcastle Upon Tyne in Tyne & Wear.
The post town for this district is NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Newcastle upon Tyne District (B) (257 postal codes), and finally, the North Tyneside District (B) area (24 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Longbenton | 1.53 | NNE |
| Wallsend | 1.93 | ESE |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.00 | SW |
| Gateshead | 3.00 | SSW |
| Hebburn | 3.14 | SE |
| Jarrow | 3.76 | ESE |
| Whickham | 5.42 | SW |
| South Shields | 5.87 | E |
| Blaydon | 5.91 | WSW |
| Cramlington | 5.98 | N |
| Whitley Bay | 6.04 | ENE |
| Tynemouth | 6.22 | E |
| Washington | 7.26 | SSE |
| Ponteland | 7.41 | WNW |
| Ryton | 7.57 | WSW |
| Bedlington | 9.07 | N |
| Blyth | 9.20 | NNE |
| Whitburn | 9.22 | ESE |
| Chester-le-Street | 9.81 | S |
| Stanley | 9.99 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 360
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 260 |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 29 |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 14 |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 13 |
| High Heaton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 7 |
| Benton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 7 |
| Benton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 7 |
| High Heaton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 5 |
| Longbenton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 5 |
| Longbenton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 5 |
| Longbenton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 2 |
| Benton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 2 |
| Heaton | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 2 |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 1 |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | NE7 7 | 1 |
Street list for NE7
ARMSTRONG BRIDGE
JESMOND, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8200124
GLENDYN CLOSE
MANOR PARK, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8204138
JESMOND PARK COURT
MANOR PARK, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8201832
JESMOND PARK MEWS
MANOR PARK, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8205264
WYNCOTE COURT
MANOR PARK, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8203478
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ETHERSTONE AVENUE | 313 |
| NEWTON ROAD | 246 |
| BENTON ROAD A188 | 92 |
| FONTBURN PLACE | 69 |
| OUSEBURN ROAD | 54 |
| RED HALL DRIVE | 46 |
| BRAMLEY COURT | 46 |
| FRONT STREET A191 | 40 |
| HAMBLEDON GARDENS | 36 |
| NEWTON PLACE | 35 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 620 |
| Shoplifting | 466 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 |
| Public order | 197 |
| Other theft | 155 |
| Vehicle crime | 141 |
| Burglary | 111 |
| Other crime | 53 |
| Drugs | 50 |
| Bicycle theft | 36 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTON ROAD | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 35 | NE7 7EE | View map | |
| NEWTON ROAD | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 14 | NE7 7HP | View map | |
| COAST ROAD | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 11 | NE7 7RN | View map | |
| STEPHENSON ROAD | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 7 | NE7 7SA | View map |
Schools in the district
Heaton Manor School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Jesmond Park West , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7DP
Headteacher: Headteacher Karen Blackburn (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Jesmond Park Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Jesmond Park West , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7DP
Headteacher: Principal Steve Campbell
Ofsted rating: Good
Cragside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cragside , High Heaton , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7EL
Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Benton Park Road , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7PE
Headteacher: Mr John Foster (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Benton Park Road , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7PE
Headteacher: Emma Patterson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Benton Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Corchester Walk , Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE7 7SS
Headteacher: Mr Dominic Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Belford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Street , Belford
Postcode: NE70 7QD
Headteacher: Mrs Lorna Rainey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wooler First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brewery Road , Wooler
Postcode: NE71 6QF
Headteacher: Mr Mike Deane-Hall (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Glendale Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
15 Brewery Lane , Wooler
Postcode: NE71 6QF
Headteacher: Mr Michael Deane-Hall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 2 MANOR ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE7 7XS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Rosebrough Dental Surgery | FOUR LANE ENDS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE7 7UH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lane End Surgery | 2 MANOR WALK, BENTON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE7 7XX | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2665246 |
| 2 | Swarland Avenue Surgery | 2 SWARLAND AVENUE, BENTON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE7 7TD | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2150141 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Lane Ends Opticians | 341 BENTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE7 7EE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £406,289 | 30 | £345,137 | 34 | £448,574 | 21 | £536,459 | 45 |
| Semi-detached | £283,021 | 78 | £261,335 | 50 | £246,659 | 83 | £253,889 | 58 |
| Terraced | £252,540 | 59 | £229,488 | 72 | £261,851 | 74 | £251,260 | 78 |
| Flats | £134,651 | 49 | £130,757 | 50 | £141,864 | 45 | £133,513 | 82 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.52
Average Driving Distance: 7.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 281
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.34
Average Driving Distance: 9.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 281
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.44
Average Driving Distance: 9.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 281
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NE7 7 | Heaton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | E | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| N | E | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the NE7 postal code is NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE followed by High Heaton, and Benton.
The NE7 Postcode shares a border with NE2 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Jesmond, Shieldfield), NE3 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Gosforth, South Gosforth), NE6 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Walker) and NE12 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Killingworth, Forest Hall).
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Weather
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