Postcode report
Is NE15 7AD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE15 7AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE15 7AD is a postcode in Benwell & Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE15 7AD, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE15 7AD are housing and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE15 7AD is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 027 Census 2021. It covers 8,175 residents, 4,024 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 38% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near NE15 7AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £157k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE15 7AD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 8 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE15 7AD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE15 7AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE15 7AD
Is NE15 7AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE15 7AD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE15 7AD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE15 7AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NE15 7AD?
LocaleIQ matched NE15 7AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE15 7AD?
The latest median sold price is £157k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE15 7AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.