Newcastle upon Tyne · NE7

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Covering High Heaton, Benton, including Dene & South Gosforth, Heaton, Longbenton & Benton. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE7 (High Heaton) in a nutshell

NE7 covers High Heaton, Benton, in Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE7

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Two councils in one district

NE7 is split between Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE7 stretches across Dene & South Gosforth, Heaton, Longbenton & Benton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Newcastle upon Tyne homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne: 25.4% purpose-built flats, 6.3% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Newcastle upon Tyne page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE7 cover?

NE7 (High Heaton, Benton) includes the wards of Dene & South Gosforth, Heaton, Longbenton & Benton, Manor Park (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE7?

Neighbouring districts include NE6 (Walker), NE12 (Killingworth), NE2 (Jesmond), NE1 (Newcastle city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE7?

About 6,291 households and 15,591 residents at the 2011 Census, across 279 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE7 in?

NE7 sits in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne North.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE7 1
Areas covered
High Heaton, Benton 2
Active postcodes
279 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,291 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,591 2
Electoral wards
Dene & South Gosforth, Heaton, Longbenton & Benton, Manor Park 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne North 4
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside 4
Households privately renting (Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area)
23.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.