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About

Walker North is a residential area located in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the River Tyne to the south and Walker Road to the north. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing and post-war estates, with a mix of private and social housing. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents. The nearby Walker Riverside Park offers green space along the riverbank.

Transport links in Walker North are served by several bus routes connecting it to Newcastle city centre and surrounding areas. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events often held at Walker Activity Dome. Industrial heritage from its shipbuilding past can still be seen along the river, though much of the land has been redeveloped. The area provides affordable housing options within easy reach of the city.

Area overview

On average Walker North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 62.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walker North is £28,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Walker North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walker North Population
6,620
Population density
6,153 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,499
83.05%
Other White
274
4.14%
African
261
3.94%
Other Asian
117
1.77%
Other
77
1.16%
Total population: 6,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,679
58.3%
Owns with a mortgage
382
13.26%
Owns outright
314
10.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
266
9.24%
Other social rented
177
6.15%
Total households: 2,880

Property prices in Walker North

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Walker North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £142,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walker North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walker North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£70,000
Semi-Detached2£97,500
Terraced14£117,500

10 years median price trend in Walker North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.