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About

Walker ward lies in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordered by the River Tyne to the south and the A187 road to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and modern apartment developments. Its industrial heritage is visible along the riverside, with some remaining structures from its shipbuilding and manufacturing past. The ward includes Walker Riverside Park, providing green space along the Tyne with paths and views of the river.

A central feature is the large, modern Walker Activity Dome, a community sports and leisure facility. The area is served by several local shopping parades along Walker Road and Welbeck Road. Public transport includes multiple bus routes connecting to Newcastle city centre. The Wardley and Walker riverside area forms part of a wider regeneration project focusing on the Tyne's north bank.

Area overview

On average Walker has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 63.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walker is £33,248 per year. There are 6 schools in Walker: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walker is home to around 11,825 people, with a population density of about 4,194.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walker Population
11,825
Population density
4,194.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.47(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.26(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.27(+103%)
Public order
16.83(+92%)
Other theft
9.73(+49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,848
83.29%
Other White
455
3.85%
African
419
3.54%
Arab
215
1.82%
Other Asian
196
1.66%
Total population: 11,824

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,251
35.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,457
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,294
14.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,039
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 9,145

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,928
55.13%
Owns with a mortgage
742
13.97%
Owns outright
602
11.33%
Other social rented
572
10.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
6.82%
Total households: 5,311

Property prices in Walker

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Walker 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£190,000
Flats6£74,000
Semi-Detached9£144,000
Terraced32£123,000

10 years median price trend in Walker

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

All postcodes in Walker

NE62TX

Monkchester Road

NE63US

Jane Terrace

NE62NU

Bywell Street

NE62TB

Norbury Grove

NE63AH

Cowen Street

NE63LH

The Oval

NE63PA

Midway

NE62PH

Belford Terrace

NE62QJ

Newbold Street

NE63LE

Bakewell Terrace

NE63PY

Fairhaven Avenue

NE63QS

Wincomblee Road

NE62LL

Monkchester Road

NE62PL

Grasmere Avenue

NE62QE

Leicester Street

NE63NH

Nelson Road

NE63TD

Merton Road

NE63AE

Byker Terrace

NE63AG

Welbeck Road

NE63AL

Hexham Avenue

NE63BY

Grasmere Avenue

NE63LB

Walker Road

NE63NG

Church Street

NE63NT

Walker Park Close

NE63RA

Rhodes Street

NE63XJ

Greenford Road

NE63AZ

Enslin Street

NE63BT

Church Street

NE63DB

Airey Terrace

NE63LS

Hursley Walk

NE63XG

Annville Crescent

NE63AS

Hexham Avenue

NE63NY

Dawson Street

NE63AR

Allendale Terrace

NE63BJ

Branxton Crescent

NE63UD

Andromeda Court

NE63EA

Wharrier Street

NE63ES

Chalfont Road

NE63SW

Caldbeck Avenue

NE63EH

Longfield Terrace

NE63JU

St Anthony's Road

NE63JW

Brampton Avenue

NE63AY

Crawford Terrace

NE63DZ

Wharrier Street

NE63QB

Winslow Place

NE63QZ

Yorkdale Place

NE63SU

Pottery Bank

NE62NN

St Anthonys Road

NE63DJ

Walker

NE63EJ

Crossfield Terrace

NE63EQ

Southern Road

NE63NA

Readhead Drive

NE63SL

Belmont Street

NE63SZ

Walker Road

NE62PQ

Troutbeck Avenue

NE63AX

Horsley Terrace

NE63SA

Seaton Place

NE63SP

Clipstone Avenue

NE64JU

Welbeck Road

NE62LN

Monkchester Road

NE62ND

St Anthonys Road

NE63TJ

Greenford Road

NE63UT

Beverley Terrace

NE63BS

Walker

NE63RY

Holywell Avenue

NE63UB

Anson Walk

NE62NJ

St Anthonys Road

NE63HN

Cobham Place

NE63JP

Walker Road

NE63BA

Crawford Terrace

NE63BG

Philipson Street

NE63EP

Staward Terrace

NE63LG

Radstock Walk

NE63PS

Winslow Place

NE63UF

Lysander Drive

NE62QU

Grasmere Avenue

NE63TP

Oldfield Road

NE63EG

Wharrier Street

NE63QE

Winslow Place

NE63NB

Walker

NE62LY

Burnham Grove

NE62NX

Bywell Street

NE63DP

Church Walk

NE63HU

Church Walk

NE62QH

Walker

NE62TE

Birds Nest Road

NE63UE

Cicero Court

NE63UG

Malaya Drive

NE63DH

Walker

NE63NP

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63PZ

Marys Place

NE62PU

Dunstanburgh Road

NE63TR

Burwood Close

NE62SR

Kingston Avenue

NE63JL

Walker Road

NE63JN

Walker Road

NE63RS

Evistones Gardens

NE62LR

Birds Nest Road

NE63BP

Ryal Terrace

NE63PT

Winslow Place

Data Sources

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