Cragside is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE7 7EL 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 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE7 7DQ, NE7 7QY, NE7 7EQ, NE7 7HA, NE7 7HN, NE7 7RA, NE7 7EY, NE7 7JD, NE7 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE7 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 42.7% | 42.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 45.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.8% | 44.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 17.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 36.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.4% | 85.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 90.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cragside was 357.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 275.3% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cragside has the 3rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton and the 64th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-13 | £221,842 |
| 95 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-08-27 | £217,105 |
| 6 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-02-10 | £264,935 |
| 85 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2023-01-25 | £204,052 |
| 91 Cragside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-12-20 | £188,851 |
NE7 7EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,884 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 | 98 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Primary School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,063 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 | 2,526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,896 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 | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,738 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 | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Cantonese Chop Suey House | 160 Newton Road | 214 yd | |
| Wok India | 164 Newton Road | 224 yd | |
| Dean & Daniela | 178 - 180 Newton Road | 301 yd | |
| Monsieur Crepe Cafe | 7 - 9 Newton Place | 332 yd | |
| Urban Green Cafe in Paddy Freemans Park | North East Lodge Freeman Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Stannington FC | Heaton Stannington Football Club Newton Road | 262 yd | |
| Newton Park Hotel | Newton Park Hotel Benton Road | 465 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 925 yd | |
| Peoples Theatre Arts Group | Peoples Theatre Stephenson Road | 946 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The willow chippy 3 | 166 Newton Road | 230 yd | |
| Holywell Pizza | 110 Newton Road | 305 yd | |
| pizza 4 You | 1 Benton Road | 794 yd | |
| Glazed | 19 Coast Road | 820 yd | |
| Azzurri's/ Sunday Dinner at Azzurri's | 404 Chillingham Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 112 Newton Road | 292 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Etherstone Avenue | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cragside Primary School CRAGSIDE | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Heaton Stannington Fc NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle East) BENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Heaton Manor School JESMOND PARK WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Manor Park Sports Ground WYCH ELM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 882 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 | 905 yd |
| Benton Park Primary School CORCHESTER WALK | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.