Byker is a residential area in Newcastle upon Tyne, located east of the city centre. It is known for the Byker Wall, a large housing complex designed in the 1970s by architect Ralph Erskine. The ward includes a mix of housing, from terraced homes to modern apartments, alongside green spaces like Byker Moor. The area has strong community ties, with local shops, schools, and leisure facilities serving residents.
Transport links are well-developed, with the Byker Metro station providing easy access to Newcastle city centre and beyond. The Ouseburn Valley, a cultural and creative hub, lies nearby. Byker has a working-class heritage, with a history tied to shipbuilding and industry. While it faces some socioeconomic challenges, ongoing regeneration projects aim to improve housing and infrastructure. The area retains a distinct identity, shaped by its architecture and community spirit.
On average Byker has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 253 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 55.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Byker is £31,975 per year. There are 2 schools in Byker: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Byker
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Albion Row
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Raby Way
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Cullercoats Street
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Chatsworth Gardens
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Hawick Crescent
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Beresford Gardens
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Fossway
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Commercial Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Cleadon Street
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Brinkburn Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Heaton Road
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Raby Street
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St Lawrence Road
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Heaton Terrace
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Hume Street
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Brock Street
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Matthew Street
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St Lawrence Road
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Brinkburn Street
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Commercial Road
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Byker East
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Chillingham Road
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Heaton Road
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Glasshouse Street
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Albion Row
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Byker South & St Peters
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St Peter's Road
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Brook Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Brinkburn Street
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Elvet Court
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Birds Nest Road
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Hawick Crescent
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Albion Row
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Dobson Crescent
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St Peter's Wharf
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Heaton South & Byker North
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North View
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Garmondsway
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Dalton Street
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Headlam Street
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Grace Street
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Orpington Avenue
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Norbury Grove
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker South & St Peters
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Heaton Road
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Harbottle Court
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Byker South & St Peters
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Byker South & St Peters
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Bothal Street
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Bywell Street
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Chirton Wynd
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Denmark Street
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St Lawrence Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Dalton Street
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Byker Bank
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Ford Street
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Clydesdale Road
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Harbottle Street
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Garmondsway
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Byker South & St Peters
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Brinkburn Close
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Morton Street
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Spires Lane
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St Mark's Street
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Heaton Road
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Commercial Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Clydesdale Mount
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Byker South & St Peters
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Moorland Crescent
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker South & St Peters
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Byker South & St Peters
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Gordon Square
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Heaton Park Road
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St Peter's Wharf
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Byker South & St Peters
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Till Street
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Avondale Road
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St Peter's Road
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Commercial Road
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Cullercoats Street
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.