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Byker South & St Peters

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About

Byker South & St Peters sits on the eastern bank of the River Tyne, characterised by its dense residential streets and steep terraces. The area is dominated by the landmark Byker Wall, a sweeping, colourful housing estate that defines the local skyline and urban fabric. Its streets are a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war developments, creating a varied architectural landscape.

A specific local feature is the Ouseburn Valley's southern fringe, where industrial heritage meets community green spaces like St. Peter's Basin. This area includes working boatyards and quiet pedestrian pathways along the old river channels, offering a distinct contrast to the main residential quarters. The local topography provides frequent views across the river towards the city centre.

Area overview

On average Byker South & St Peters has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 58.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year. There are 2 schools in Byker South & St Peters: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Byker South & St Peters is home to around 6,458 people, with a population density of about 4,456.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
204
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Byker South & St Peters Population
6,458
Population density
4,456.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.55(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.52(+147%)
Shoplifting
47.69(+293%)
Public order
25.24(+187%)
Criminal damage and arson
24(+101%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,422
68.46%
African
753
11.66%
Other White
465
7.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
128
1.98%
Other
111
1.72%
Total population: 6,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,574
30.33%
No qualifications
1,316
25.36%
Level 3 (A level)
697
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,189

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
927
30.46%
Other social rented
788
25.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
616
20.24%
Owns with a mortgage
326
10.71%
Owns outright
313
10.29%
Total households: 3,043

Property prices in Byker South & St Peters

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Byker South & St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Byker South & St Peters in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker South & St Peters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£140,500
Semi-Detached3£128,000
Terraced16£249,000

10 years median price trend in Byker South & St Peters

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker South & St Peters.

All postcodes in Byker South & St Peters

NE62AB

Walker Road

NE62NQ

Byker

NE61LD

James Place Street

NE62FQ

Raby Way

NE62SY

Allendale Road

NE61RL

Walker Road

NE61AS

Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate

NE62JU

Brinkburn Street

NE62ED

Commercial Road

NE61DH

St Lawrence Road

NE61JR

Heaton Terrace

NE61LG

Luxor Row

NE61QY

Brock Street

NE62FF

Commercial Road

NE61TS

Trinity Courtyard

NE62DH

Brinkburn Street

NE62DL

Raby Street

NE61BS

Glasshouse Street

NE62AZ

Janet Square

NE62FW

St Peters Road

NE62JG

Byker

NE62LE

Brinkburn Street

NE61PQ

Albion Row

NE61TT

Dobson Crescent

NE61UG

Foundry Court

NE61XP

North View

NE62JF

Dalton Street

NE61LB

Albion Row

NE62TD

Birds Nest Road

NE61BZ

St Lawrence Road

NE62AG

Merle Gardens

NE62JX

Headlam Street

NE62TA

Norbury Grove

NE61EN

Byker

NE62FL

Byker

NE62AH

Harbottle Court

NE62HZ

Kendal Green

NE61AP

St Lawrence Road

NE61AT

Dalton Street

NE61BP

Byker Bank

NE62DP

Garmondsway

NE62DQ

Shipley Place

NE61LN

Hume Street

NE62AJ

Harbottle Street

NE62HW

Brinkburn Close

NE62NF

Byker

NE62FD

St Peter's Road

NE61SU

Heaton Park Road

NE62AF

Byker

NE62FN

Commercial Road

NE62SP

Kingston Avenue

NE62DZ

Norfolk Square

NE62FH

Byker

NE62SX

Allendale Road

NE61AD

Byker

NE61RG

Dibley Square

NE61TW

St Peters Wharf

NE62BQ

Till Street

NE62ER

Avondale Road

NE61QU

St Michaels Road

NE62FA

Mason Street

NE62HQ

Gordon Road

NE62LW

Felton Green

NE61EA

Clifford Street

NE61PE

Byker Bridge

NE62AN

Harbottle Street

NE62AU

Jane Street

NE62BA

St Peters Road

NE61AZ

Dalton Street

NE62AW

Ruddock Square

NE62AT

Bolam Way

NE61LP

Maling Street

NE61XN

Molineux Close

NE62BS

Walker Road

NE62JY

Winship Terrace

NE62NT

Spires Lane

NE62XH

St Peters Court

NE61AW

Low Fold

NE61BU

Quayside

NE62DT

Walker Road

NE61DB

Dalton Street

NE61QW

Brock Square

NE61SR

Roger Street

NE61XW

Molineux Close

NE61AG

Northumberland Terrace

NE61LJ

Rosalind Place

NE62EF

Rabygate

NE62NR

Byker

NE61PT

Clifford Street

NE61SQ

Heaton Park Road

NE62HT

Kendal Place

NE62TQ

Irthing Avenue

NE61LZ

Maling Terrace

NE61QZ

Brock Street

NE61DZ

Walker Road

NE62AX

St Peters Road

NE62BN

Bolam Street

NE62DD

Ayton Street

NE62HL

Walker Road

NE62TW

Byker

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.