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About

Walker South is a residential district situated along the southern banks of the River Tyne. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. Open spaces include Walker Park, which provides recreational facilities and greenery.

The area is directly linked to the river by the historic Walker Riverside, a former industrial stretch now offering pedestrian pathways. This connection to the waterway defines much of the local landscape, with views across to Wallsend.

Area overview

On average Walker South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 64% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 per year. There are 3 schools in Walker South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walker South is home to around 6,187 people, with a population density of about 3,376.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walker South Population
6,187
Population density
3,376.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.92(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.17(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.13(+50%)
Public order
14.06(+72%)
Shoplifting
13.25(+13%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,037
81.39%
Other White
253
4.09%
African
233
3.76%
Arab
182
2.94%
Other Asian
119
1.92%
Total population: 6,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,779
36.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
790
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
13.11%
Level 3 (A level)
631
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,450
50.43%
Other social rented
433
15.06%
Owns with a mortgage
394
13.7%
Owns outright
328
11.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
7.2%
Total households: 2,875

Property prices in Walker South

Median price£141,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £158K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Walker South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walker South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£230,000£281
Terraced16£144,250£171
Semi-Detached6£141,000£202
Flats3£75,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walker South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£50,000£96,000£91,000
2017£142,995£45,000£125,495£98,045
2018£138,995£36,000£106,995£88,250
2019£180,000£75,250£98,750£97,000
2020£152,475£37,000£115,000£105,000
2021£154,000£53,000£117,250£103,475
2022£205,000£37,000£115,000£120,000
2023£187,000£90,250£132,500£98,000
2024£200,000£80,000£145,500£124,000
2025£210,000£75,000£132,500£127,000
2026£142,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£119£102
2017£166£82£157£141
2018£177£65£163£115
2019£169£117£124£108
2020£188£72£135£129
2021£191£106£172£124
2022£192£72£149£145
2023£229£112£170£131
2024£248£131£194£144
2025£258£122£182£165
2026£191£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Walker South

Is Walker South safe?

Walker South records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walker South?

The median sale price in Walker South is £141,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walker South?

Walker South has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walker South?

Walker South scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walker South sits around rank 876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walker South?

The average household income in Walker South is around £33,661 per year, and 64% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Walker South

NE63UT

Beverley Terrace

NE63LT

Beal Terrace

NE63HL

Anne Walk

NE63XR

Dovercourt Road

NE63SA

Seaton Place

NE63XH

Greenford Road

NE63UQ

Station Road

NE63SN

Belmont Street

NE63XJ

Greenford Road

NE63DT

Whitworth Close

NE63PN

Station Road

NE63LP

Elstob Place

NE63TS

Pottery Park

NE63LQ

Sandy Crescent

NE63HJ

Halling Close

NE63XE

Greenford Road

NE63JW

Brampton Avenue

NE63SR

Clipstone Avenue

NE63NW

Empress Road

NE63LG

Radstock Walk

NE63NB

Walker

NE63TD

Merton Road

NE63QS

Wincomblee Road

NE63BQ

Wharrier Street

NE63US

Jane Terrace

NE63DB

Airey Terrace

NE63PL

Wincomblee Road

NE63NT

Walker Park Close

NE63SP

Clipstone Avenue

NE63EF

Saffron Place

NE63SQ

Burstow Avenue

NE63DY

Wharrier Street

NE63DX

Proctor Street

NE63NR

Rochester Street

NE62NP

Lancefield Avenue

NE63TH

Millbank Road

NE63EA

Wharrier Street

NE63EG

Wharrier Street

NE63SG

St Anthonys Walk

NE63LZ

Rhodes Street

NE63DD

Parade Close

NE63NH

Nelson Road

NE63HR

Airey Terrace

NE63XA

Caledonia Street

NE63ET

Brampton Avenue

NE63EP

Staward Terrace

NE63LY

Carnaby Road

NE63XG

Annville Crescent

NE63BS

Walker

NE63LX

Brampton Avenue

NE62NN

St Anthonys Road

NE63NP

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63RT

Evistones Gardens

NE63EJ

Crossfield Terrace

NE63BW

Scholars Drive

NE63UB

Anson Walk

NE63UF

Lysander Drive

NE63NS

Walker Park Gardens

NE63JL

Walker Road

NE63ED

Exeter Street

NE62XQ

Callaly Way

NE63EE

Highfield Terrace

NE63LH

The Oval

NE63LB

Walker Road

NE63TA

Burwood Road

NE63UL

Walker Road

NE63UA

Hyperion Way

NE63PF

Wincomblee Road

NE63EL

Southfield Terrace

NE63DP

Church Walk

NE62NL

St Anthonys Road

NE63JS

Walker Road

NE62LU

Wigmore Avenue

NE63EZ

Walker

NE63EQ

Southern Road

NE63DZ

Wharrier Street

NE63LS

Hursley Walk

NE63AU

Scrogg Road

NE63LU

Ryton Terrace

NE63LE

Bakewell Terrace

NE63TN

Oldfield Road

NE63UD

Andromeda Court

NE63DF

Rhodes Street

NE63SZ

Walker Road

NE63AZ

Enslin Street

NE63JU

St Anthony's Road

NE63TP

Oldfield Road

NE63HP

Park View

NE63BR

Wharrier Street

NE63SF

Belmont Walk

NE63ES

Chalfont Road

NE63PR

Foster Street

NE63NU

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63EX

Wetheral Terrace

NE63XF

Caledonia Street

NE63NJ

Blossom Chase

NE63LF

Lamerton Avenue

NE63EH

Longfield Terrace

NE63LR

Sandy Crescent

NE63ER

Chalfont Road