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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 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 64.0% 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
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
58.19(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.2(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.53(+72%)
Public order
15.19(+73%)
Shoplifting
8.57(-29%)
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 3 (A level)
631
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
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

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Walker South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £195,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walker South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£190,000
Flats5£75,500
Semi-Detached8£144,750
Terraced18£121,500

10 years median price trend in Walker South

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

All postcodes in Walker South

NE63EE

Highfield Terrace

NE63DD

Parade Close

NE63EW

Mafeking Street

NE63NS

Walker Park Gardens

NE63RT

Evistones Gardens

NE63NU

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63TS

Pottery Park

NE63DX

Proctor Street

NE63HR

Airey Terrace

NE63EN

Scrogg Road

NE63LP

Elstob Place

NE63DT

Whitworth Close

NE63EF

Saffron Place

NE63ET

Brampton Avenue

NE63NJ

Blossom Chase

NE62NL

St Anthonys Road

NE63SY

Burwood Road

NE63EX

Wetheral Terrace

NE63HL

Anne Walk

NE63PF

Wincomblee Road

NE63SR

Clipstone Avenue

NE63PN

Station Road

NE63PR

Foster Street

NE63UN

Walker Road

NE63LU

Ryton Terrace

NE63RX

Oxted Place

NE63UA

Hyperion Way

NE63XE

Greenford Road

NE63BW

Scholars Drive

NE63EZ

Walker

NE63JS

Walker Road

NE63NR

Rochester Street

NE63UR

Royston Terrace

NE63DF

Rhodes Street

NE63DY

Wharrier Street

NE63SS

Enslin Street

NE62XD

Callaly Way

NE63LF

Lamerton Avenue

NE63BR

Wharrier Street

NE63LQ

Sandy Crescent

NE63RU

Evistones Gardens

NE63SN

Belmont Street

NE63SQ

Burstow Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.