Cragside is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE7 7EJ is located in the Manor Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE7 7HB, NE7 7ER, NE7 7EY, NE7 7EQ, NE7 7TA, NE7 7RB, NE7 7PU, NE7 7ES, NE7 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE7 7EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 53.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE7 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 42.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 38.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 43.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 83.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 88.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 89.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cragside was 447.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 370.1% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cragside has the highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton and the 39th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-11 | £238,000 |
| 13 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-11-26 | £186,604 |
| 15 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-10-15 | £145,667 |
| 51 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-30 | £230,290 |
| 51 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-24 | £224,066 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Primary School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newadventurelands | Rear Of, 24 Benton Road | 333 yd | |
| Monsieur Crepe Cafe | 7 - 9 Newton Place | 394 yd | |
| Newton Cantonese Chop Suey House | 160 Newton Road | 439 yd | |
| Wok India | 164 Newton Road | 450 yd | |
| Dean & Daniela | 178 - 180 Newton Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Park Hotel | Newton Park Hotel Benton Road | 286 yd | |
| Heaton Stannington FC | Heaton Stannington Football Club Newton Road | 488 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 892 yd | |
| Peoples Theatre Arts Group | Peoples Theatre Stephenson Road | 930 yd | |
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Pizza | 110 Newton Road | 388 yd | |
| The willow chippy 3 | 166 Newton Road | 455 yd | |
| pizza 4 You | 1 Benton Road | 672 yd | |
| Glazed | 19 Coast Road | 679 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Etherstone Avenue | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 112 Newton Road | 382 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Etherstone Avenue | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Newcastle East) BENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Cragside Primary School CRAGSIDE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Heaton Stannington Fc NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Heaton Manor School JESMOND PARK WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Cochrane Park TENNIS 30M FROM 14 ETHERSTONE AVENUE 12M FROM ETHERSTONE AVENUE TENNIS 30M FROM 14 ETHERSTONE AVENUE 12M FROM ETHERSTONE AVENUE ETHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Manor Park Sports Ground WYCH ELM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Benton Park Primary School CORCHESTER WALK | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Red Hall Drive Sports Ground STONECROFT GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.