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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Kingston Avenue
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North Close
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Brough Park Way
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Heaton Road
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Heaton Road
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Heaton Road
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Edwin Street
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Clifford Street
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Byker Bridge
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Albion Row
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Harbottle Street
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Jane Street
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St Peter's Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Mason Street
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Gordon Square
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Grace Street
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Denmark Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Algernon Road
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Dalton Street
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Back Maling Street
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North View
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Bolam Way
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Bolam Way
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Walker Road
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Commercial Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Renwick Street
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Union Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Spires Lane
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Finsbury Avenue
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North Close
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Denmark Street
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St Peter's Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Quayside
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Dalton Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Roger Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Walker Road
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Gillies Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker East
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Byker East
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker South & St Peters
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Hume Street
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Glendale Terrace
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Tynemouth Road
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Raby Way
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Dunmorlie Street
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Roman Avenue
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Algernon Close
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Millers Road
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Ford Street
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Clifford Street
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Brock Street
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Back Heaton Park Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Byker South & St Peters
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Fossway
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Irthing Avenue
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Heaton Road
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Walker Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Clydesdale Mount
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Ayton Street
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Bolam Street
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Ayton Street
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Benson Road
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Scarborough Court
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Byker South & St Peters
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Heaton Road
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Raby Way
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Corbridge Road
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Foundry Lane
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Albion Row
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Matthew Close
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Langhorn Close
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Priory Place
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Byker East
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Dunstanburgh Close
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Brough Park Way
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Back Stephen Street
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Dalton Street
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Dalton Street
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Benson Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Dalton Street
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Heaton Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Addison Close
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Harbottle Street
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Janet Street
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Brinkburn Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.