NE7 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE7 is £247,666, which is 7% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE7 cost 13.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE7 have risen 9.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£392,898	84
Semi-detached	£263,300	207
Terraced	£247,941	204
Flat	£135,557	143
All types	£247,666	665

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 53.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE7 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE7 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Benton Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cragside Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's Catholic School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Jesmond Park Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Benton House School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

320,605

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE7 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE7 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE7 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Area Summary

NE7 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) offers property prices near the national average (£247,666), low crime (34% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE6

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£196K

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£150K

▼ 15.2% YoY

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£201K

▲ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE7?

The average house price in NE7 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE) is £247,666, based on 665 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.1% over the past year.

Is NE7 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE7 is significantly below the national average (53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE7?

There are 5 schools in or near NE7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE7?

Council tax in NE7 is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne. The Band D rate is £2,182 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE7?

The average broadband download speed in NE7 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in NE7 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 320,605.