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Byker East

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About

Byker East is a residential area in Newcastle upon Tyne, located just east of the city center. It is known for the Byker Wall, a distinctive housing estate designed in the 1970s by architect Ralph Erskine. The area features a mix of social housing and private homes, with green spaces like Byker Moor providing recreational areas for residents.

The area has local amenities including shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links, such as the Byker Metro station, connect the neighborhood to the wider city. Byker East has a strong sense of community, with events and initiatives often organized by local groups. The area’s industrial past is still visible, with some older buildings reflecting its heritage.

Area overview

On average Byker East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Byker East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

176

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

36.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Byker East Population

6,507

Population density

3,582.4 per km²

Demographics

British

5,377

82.61%

Other White

304

4.67%

African

269

4.13%

Other Asian

100

1.54%

Other

1.14%

Total population: 6,509

Housing

Social rents from council

917

30.62%

Owns outright

619

20.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

606

20.23%

Owns with a mortgage

578

19.3%

Other social rented

192

6.41%

Total households: 2,995

Property prices in Byker East

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 in Byker East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £235,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	7	£70,000	£45,750	£64,250	£100,500	£116,000
Semi-Detached	6	£199,000	£151,500	£195,750	£203,750	£223,713
Terraced	21	£131,000	£55,000	£106,000	£187,500	£201,000

10 years price trend in Byker East

All postcodes in Byker East

NE62XT

Back Chapman Street

NE64AZ

Orpington Avenue

NE64QS

Iolanthe Crescent

NE61EH

Bothal Street

NE64BE

Lownds Terrace

NE64BH

Ulverstone Terrace

NE62HU

Gillies Street

NE62UD

Chillingham Road

NE62XJ

Brough Park Way

NE64AE

Benson Road

NE64AG

Sutton Street

NE64AX

St Oswald Avenue

NE64RL

Julian Avenue

NE62EJ

Clydesdale Road

NE62BZ

Byker East

NE62LA

Wansbeck Close

NE62RA

Ada Street

NE62SE

Benson Road

NE62UL

Fossway

NE62US

Fossway

NE64AP

Christopher Road

NE64AY

St Oswald Avenue

NE64HU

Whinneyfield Road

NE64QN

Pembroke Avenue

NE64RE

Scrogg Road

NE62JL

Brook Street

NE64HH

Borrowdale Avenue

NE62RT

Scarborough Road

NE64HB

Mead Walk

NE64RD

Palmerston Avenue

NE62RS

Morton Street

NE62DA

Clifford Road

NE62RN

Orpington Avenue

NE62RR

Grace Street

NE62YD

Byker East

NE64HY

Baret Road

NE62AA

Byker East

NE62SB

Byker East

NE62QW

Byker East

NE62QG

Byker East

NE62RL

Orpington Avenue

NE62RP

Cullercoats Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail