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NE7 7NF

Ministry Close

Dene & South Gosforth

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Detailed insights for NE7 7NF

Overview

Postcode NE7 7NF is located in a major urban area, within the Dene & South Gosforth area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the High Heaton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Heaton is £66,545 per year. The median sale price in Dene & South Gosforth is £344,440 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,000 and £441,500. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

High Heaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,493 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

High Heaton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in High Heaton is £66,545 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from NE7 7NF.

Flood risk

No risk

High Heaton near NE7 7NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
3,655.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
12.61(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.09(-74%)
Public order
4.41(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-8%)
Other theft
2.52(-58%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
76.32%
Indian
22
5.54%
Arab
13
3.27%
Other White
12
3.02%
Chinese
10
2.52%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
56.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.19%
Level 3 (A level)
26
8.23%
No qualifications
25
7.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
40.96%
Owns outright
67
40.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
13.86%
Other social rented
3
1.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.81%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Dene & South Gosforth

Median price: £344,440
Price per sq ft: £296
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £442K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £344,440 (about £296 per square foot) in Dene & South Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£427,000£332
Terraced46£390,000£302
Semi-Detached47£340,000£296
Flats21£185,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dene & South Gosforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£125,000£226,000£266,500
2017£301,250£143,500£235,000£267,000
2018£303,000£147,500£245,250£295,000
2019£330,000£156,500£245,500£272,500
2020£287,475£158,550£282,000£278,500
2021£308,875£167,500£259,975£295,000
2022£372,597£158,000£353,250£324,000
2023£383,500£188,875£285,000£360,500
2024£378,000£167,250£283,750£272,500
2025£377,000£175,900£322,500£390,000
2026£452,000£229,750£381,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£186£207£221
2017£233£201£214£217
2018£251£199£225£225
2019£268£200£224£213
2020£272£209£232£244
2021£269£205£252£248
2022£298£225£294£278
2023£306£229£265£289
2024£301£229£282£270
2025£313£256£275£301
2026£332£287£298£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dene & South Gosforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE7 7NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE7 7NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jun 20269, Ministry Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NFDetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Mar 202632, Ministry Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
24 Sept 202521, Ministry Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NFDetachedFreehold£377,000
11 Jul 202547, Ministry Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NFDetachedFreehold£330,000
20 Feb 202621, Hiddleston Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£377,000

Schools

In the NE7 7NF postcode area, located within High Heaton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NE7 7NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryBalliol Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimaryBenton Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE7 7NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE7 7NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBenton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miHeron Foods373 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miToday's Local391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EEWalking directions to Today's Local
0.3 miHeron FoodsWest Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miFarmfoodsWest Farm Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GAWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE7 7NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Lesley Robinson

Dene & South Gosforth - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Catherine McKinnell

Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne NorthE14001379
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High HeatonE02001714
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 007CE01008320
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NE7 7NF

Is NE7 7NF (High Heaton) safe?

The area around NE7 7NF records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near NE7 7NF?

The median sale price around NE7 7NF in Dene & South Gosforth is £344,440 (about £296 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE7 7NF?

There are 13 schools close to NE7 7NF, including St Mary's Catholic School (Outstanding), Balliol Primary School (Requires improvement) and Benton Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NE7 7NF?

NE7 7NF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,493 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE7 7NF (High Heaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE7 7NF is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Lesley Robinson (Liberal Democrats).

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