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Byker South & St Peters

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About

Byker South & St Peters is a residential area in Newcastle upon Tyne, located east of the city centre. The area is known for the Byker Wall, a distinctive housing estate designed by architect Ralph Erskine in the 1970s. The estate features colourful facades and a mix of low-rise and high-rise buildings, creating a unique urban landscape. Nearby, St Peters Basin offers a quieter setting with marina views and green spaces along the River Tyne.

The area has a mix of housing, from social housing to private developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centres, with good transport links to the city centre via the Metro. Byker South & St Peters has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the Byker Community Centre. The nearby Ouseburn Valley adds cultural and recreational options, with pubs, galleries, and walking routes.

Area overview

On average Byker South & St Peters has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 279 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 58.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Byker South & St Peters is £31,000 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
279
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Byker South & St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £401,000.

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
Flats19£150,000
Semi-Detached4£241,500
Terraced19£275,000

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

NE62TH

Relton Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.