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 294 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).
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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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Harbottle Street
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Addison Close
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Dalton Street
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Heaton Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Janet Street
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Brinkburn Street
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Commercial Road
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Raby Way
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Headlam Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Brough Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Garmondsway
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Dalton Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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The Moorings
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Cross Street
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St Michael's Road
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Harbottle Court
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Headlam Street
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Dunstanburgh Road
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Cullercoats Street
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Blount Street
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Clapham Avenue
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Grace Street
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Heaton Road
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Shields Road West
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Elizabeth Street
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Shields Lane
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Alston Avenue
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Byker South & St Peters
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Cresswell Street
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Denmark Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Headlam Street
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St Michael's Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Dibley Street
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Raby Street
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Raby Way
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Chirton Wynd
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Chillingham Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Walker Road
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Clifford Street
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Hume Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Roman Avenue
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Bakewell Terrace
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Heaton Road
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Headlam Street
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Headlam Street
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Heaton Road
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Cushat Close
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Fenning Place
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Fossway
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Headlam Street
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Byker East
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Grace Street
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Scarborough Road
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Dunstanburgh Road
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Chirton Wynd
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Chatsworth Gardens
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Fossway
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Orpington Avenue
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St Lawrence Road
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Bothal Street
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Clifford Street
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St Lawrence Road
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Bolam Way
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Algernon Road
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Rodney Street
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Heaton Place
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Molineux Street
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Bottlehouse Street
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Gillies Street
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Brough Park Way
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Brough Street
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Heaton Road