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Walker South

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walker South Population

6,187

Population density

3,376.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£230,000	£281	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000
Terraced	16	£144,250	£171	£93,750	£123,750	£160,000	£174,000
Semi-Detached	6	£141,000	£202	£122,000	£128,750	£146,500	£160,750
Flats	3	£75,000	£101	£45,300	£58,500	£95,000	£111,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walker South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Crime

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Demographics

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Property prices in Walker South

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walker South

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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