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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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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The Moorings
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Dalton Street
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Byker South & St Peters
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Cross Street
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St Michael's Road
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Harbottle Court
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Garmondsway
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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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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker South & St Peters
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Cresswell Street
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Alston Avenue
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Denmark Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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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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Headlam Street
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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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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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Headlam Street
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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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Chatsworth Gardens
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Scarborough Road
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Dunstanburgh Road
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Chirton Wynd
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Fossway
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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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Heaton Road
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Brough Street
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Clydesdale Road
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Clifford Street
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Roger Street
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James Place Street
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Albion Row
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Grafton Street
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Langhorn Close
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Raby Street
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Bolam Way
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker South & St Peters
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Ada Street
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Benson Road
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Fossway
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Fossway
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Churchill Mews
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Chandlers Quay
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Byker South & St Peters
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Kendal Street
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Brook Street
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Emily Street
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Algernon Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.