Living in NE7, Newcastle upon Tyne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE7 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newcastle upon Tyne: £208,589, up 6.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE7
154 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £205,000 and a range from £55,000 to £699,177. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 BENTON ROAD, NE7 7ED | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 5 ACTON PLACE, NE7 7RL | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 58 TEESDALE GARDENS, NE7 7RD | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 60 GUELDER ROAD, NE7 7PP | terraced | £160,550 | 2026-05-14 |
| 59 OLD CAMPUS CLOSE, NE7 7QB | detached | £311,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 32 MANOR PARK, NE7 7FS | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
60 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Jesmond Park Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Longbenton High School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
39 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Hopespring Newcastle, Newcastle High School for Girls GDST, Newcastle Preparatory School, Royal Grammar School, The Gateshead Cheder Primary School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near NE7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, University of Northumbria At Newcastle.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 7.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 7.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
173 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE7 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Newcastle upon Tyne's figures.
Common questions about NE7
What is the average house price in NE7?
The average sold price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £208,589 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE7?
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are up 6.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE7?
The median of 154 recorded sales around central NE7 in the last 2 years is £205,000, ranging from £55,000 to £699,177 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE7?
60 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE7, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE7?
173 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE7 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is NE7 at risk of flooding?
Central NE7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £205,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 173 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE7 safe?
173 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE7 or NE2, NE7 or NE6, NE7 or NE12.
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