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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. 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
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

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Walker South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £230,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walker South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£230,000£3,026
Flats5£75,000£1,309
Semi-Detached6£141,000£2,175
Terraced16£136,000£1,793

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

NE63JP

Walker Road

NE63UN

Walker Road

NE63DH

Walker

NE63RY

Holywell Avenue

NE63UG

Malaya Drive

NE63RS

Evistones Gardens

NE63RU

Evistones Gardens

NE63EU

Lowfield Terrace

NE63XP

Dovercourt Road

NE63SU

Pottery Bank

NE62LX

Burnham Grove

NE63TJ

Greenford Road

NE63DW

Church Street

NE63UR

Royston Terrace

NE63NA

Readhead Drive

NE63HT

Church Walk

NE63SS

Enslin Street

NE63NL

Nelson Road

NE63EN

Scrogg Road

NE63TL

Greenford Road

NE63JN

Walker Road

NE62TX

Monkchester Road

NE63UP

Station Road

NE63DJ

Walker

NE63UH

Walker Road

NE63RX

Oxted Place

NE63TB

Merton Road

NE63ST

Enslin Gardens

NE63RA

Rhodes Street

NE63SL

Belmont Street

NE63JT

Walker Road

NE63TQ

Merton Road

NE62NH

St Anthonys Road

NE63SY

Burwood Road

NE63HU

Church Walk

NE62XD

Callaly Way

NE63TR

Burwood Close

NE63XW

Church Street

NE63SW

Caldbeck Avenue

NE63UE

Cicero Court

NE63HN

Cobham Place

NE63EW

Mafeking Street

NE63TZ

Queensborough Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.