Postcode NE7 7XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Longbenton & Benton area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Holystone & Benton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year. The median sale price in Longbenton & Benton is £180,500 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £241,588. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Holystone & Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,803 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Holystone & Benton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holystone & Benton is £58,001 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from NE7 7XJ.
Holystone & Benton near NE7 7XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Longbenton & Benton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £496,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £207,250 | £232 |
| Terraced | 37 | £179,950 | £240 |
| Flats | 22 | £105,750 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321,995 | £88,000 | £155,996 | £129,250 |
| 2017 | £341,495 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £139,250 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £83,500 | £152,000 | £139,997 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £98,000 | £157,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £269,500 | £85,500 | £160,000 | £149,975 |
| 2021 | £328,500 | £101,250 | £166,700 | £156,600 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £91,500 | £168,750 | £166,000 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £89,000 | £182,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £349,950 | £106,500 | £185,000 | £169,050 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £110,000 | £219,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £96,498 | £207,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £133 | £193 | £151 |
| 2017 | £245 | £125 | £202 | £168 |
| 2018 | £243 | £120 | £191 | £191 |
| 2019 | £247 | £145 | £178 | £166 |
| 2020 | £250 | £129 | £175 | £185 |
| 2021 | £252 | £154 | £188 | £177 |
| 2022 | £280 | £137 | £191 | £206 |
| 2023 | £291 | £129 | £218 | £205 |
| 2024 | £282 | £155 | £205 | £210 |
| 2025 | £309 | £151 | £227 | £232 |
| 2026 | £304 | £146 | £247 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE7 7XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 1, Manor Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 17, Manor Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 148, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 146, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £327,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 8, Manor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the NE7 7XJ postcode area, located within Holystone & Benton, there are 6 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Benton House School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Benton House School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Benton Park Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Benton Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Balliol Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE7 7XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 373 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | 391 Benton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7EE | Walking directions to Today's Local |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE7 7XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Darke
Longbenton & Benton - Elected 7 May 2026
Catherine McKinnell
Newcastle upon Tyne North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE7 7XJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE7 7XJ in Longbenton & Benton is £180,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE7 7XJ, including Benton House School, Benton Park Primary School (Good) and Balliol Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE7 7XJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North covering NE7 7XJ is Catherine McKinnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Darke (Labour Party).