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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Heaton South & Byker North
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Flora Street
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Dibley Street
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Ayton Street
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Raby Street
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Brinkburn Close
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Scarborough Road
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Heaton South & Byker North
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St Lawrence Road
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Denmark Street
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Headlam Street
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Elizabeth Street
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Walker Road
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Bottlehouse Street
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Commercial Road
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Spires Lane
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Byker South & St Peters
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Morton Street
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St Mark's Close
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Walker Road
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Heaton Place
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Heaton South & Byker North
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St Lawrence Road
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Byker South & St Peters
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Byker Bank
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Gordon Square
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Chandlers Quay
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Heaton Place
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Byker South & St Peters
NE62BW
Byker South & St Peters
NE62DA
Clifford Road
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Headlam Street
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Canterbury Street
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Brinkburn Close
NE62RB
Ada Street
NE62RN
Orpington Avenue
NE62RR
Grace Street
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Heaton South & Byker North
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Byker East
NE61BF
Matthew Close
NE61JQ
Claypath Street
NE61DW
Byker South & St Peters
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Byker South & St Peters
NE61PH
Clifford Street
NE62BB
Garmondsway
NE62FJ
Byker South & St Peters
NE62HR
Kendal Street
NE62SB
Byker East
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Heaton South & Byker North
NE61DJ
Byker South & St Peters
NE61DT
Corbridge Street
NE61JT
Hannington Street
NE61LH
Byker Bank
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Albion Row
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Albion Row
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Hume Street
NE61SA
Heaton Road
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Heaton Road
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The Ropery
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Langhorn Close
NE61XQ
Heaton South & Byker North
NE62QW
Byker East
NE62DW
Priory Place
NE62DY
Avondale Road
NE62LH
Grace Street
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Grace Street
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Byker South & St Peters
NE62QG
Byker East
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Orpington Avenue
NE62RP
Cullercoats Street
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Relton Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.