NE7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NE7 district covers High Heaton, North Heaton, Longbenton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in NE7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from NE7 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in NE7
- Benton Park Primary School · NE7 7SS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 22% in England
- Cragside Primary School · NE7 7EL · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 13% in England
Secondary schools in NE7
- Jesmond Park Academy · NE7 7DP · Good (2022) · Top 31% in England
- St Mary's Catholic School · NE7 7PE · Outstanding (2023) · Top 12% in England
Fee-paying schools in NE7
- Benton House School · NE7 7XE · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in NE7
- Free Spirits Nursery · NE7 7DN
- St Georges Pre-School Ltd · NE7 7AA · Good (Ofsted)
- Woodlands Playgroup Community Interest Company · NE7 7HD · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in NE7
- Swarland Avenue Surgery · NE7 7TD
- Lane End Surgery · NE7 7XX
Neighbourhoods in NE7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NE7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Heaton | 57% | £295k | Very low | 10 min |
| North Heaton | 33% | £220k | Average | 8 min |
| Holystone & Benton | 8% | £278k | Average | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the NE7 postcode?
NE7 covers 5 neighbourhoods in High Heaton, North Heaton, Longbenton, with 279 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NE7?
The typical home price across NE7's neighbourhoods is £295k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NE7?
2 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a NE7 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from NE7?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 19 minutes; York 85 minutes.