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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 167 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
167
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
65.96(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.48(+131%)
Shoplifting
31.74(+171%)
Public order
22.76(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.06(+85%)
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 39 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Byker South & St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker South & St Peters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats17£137,800£1,926
Semi-Detached1£128,000£1,561
Terraced21£206,000£2,273

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

NE62DD

Ayton Street

NE61EJ

Shields Road

NE61TT

Dobson Crescent

NE61AD

Byker

NE62AW

Ruddock Square

NE62NG

Byker

NE61JR

Heaton Terrace

NE61QZ

Brock Street

NE61RW

Gordon Square

NE61SR

Roger Street

NE61RL

Walker Road

NE62NF

Byker

NE62JF

Dalton Street

NE61PT

Clifford Street

NE61SQ

Heaton Park Road

NE61DD

Clive Place

NE61JQ

Claypath Street

NE62FH

Byker

NE61TR

Merchants Wharf

NE62DB

Ayton Street

NE62BN

Bolam Street

NE62FN

Commercial Road

NE61DS

Shields Road

NE62SQ

Kingston Avenue

NE62BQ

Till Street

NE61UQ

Chandlers Quay

NE61DR

Shields Road

NE61XN

Molineux Close

NE61AG

Northumberland Terrace

NE61BH

Churchill Mews

NE61EB

Headlam Street

NE62JY

Winship Terrace

NE61JS

Elizabeth Street

NE62ER

Avondale Road

NE61BZ

St Lawrence Road

NE61XW

Molineux Close

NE62FD

St Peter's Road

NE61TS

Trinity Courtyard

NE61DE

Clive Place

NE61AQ

St Lawrence Road

NE62BA

St Peters Road

NE62NZ

Headlam Street

NE62TD

Birds Nest Road

NE62ES

Fenning Place

NE62AL

Raby Street

NE61AS

Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate

NE62FE

Priory Place

NE62ED

Commercial Road

NE61PA

Albion Row

NE62AF

Byker

NE61LX

Riverside Walk

NE62TQ

Irthing Avenue

NE62TH

Relton Avenue

NE62DW

Priory Green

NE62LF

Headlam Street

NE62TA

Norbury Grove

NE62AX

St Peters Road

NE62SP

Kingston Avenue

NE62PF

Byker

NE62AQ

Janet Street

NE61AH

Walker Road

NE61LU

Peony Place

NE61BP

Byker Bank

NE62FS

Avondale Rise

NE61LL

Albion Row

NE62NQ

Byker

NE61PG

Clifford Street

NE62BB

Garmondsway

NE61RQ

Byker

NE61HX

The Moorings

NE62LW

Felton Green

NE61LT

Kingfisher Place

NE61EL

Michaelgate

NE62BU

Brinkburn Street

NE62AS

Harbottle Court

NE62FA

Mason Street

NE61JU

Hannington Place

NE61RA

Dibley Street

NE62FQ

Raby Way

NE61LN

Hume Street

NE61LP

Maling Street

NE62DH

Brinkburn Street

NE62AB

Walker Road

NE62PG

Headlam Street

NE62LZ

Headlam Garden

NE61LZ

Maling Terrace

NE62DJ

Raby Street

NE61PH

Clifford Street

NE61LY

Foundry Lane

NE62DT

Walker Road

NE61JN

Shields Road West

NE62AT

Bolam Way

NE61QW

Brock Square

NE61PE

Byker Bridge

NE61AT

Dalton Street

NE62HJ

Kendal Street

NE61LJ

Rosalind Place

NE61AR

St Lawrence Road

NE62LH

Grace Street

NE62HW

Brinkburn Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.