Walker is a residential area in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, located along the north bank of the River Tyne. It is bordered by Byker to the west and Wallsend to the east, with industrial zones and green spaces mixed throughout. The area has a mix of housing, including terraced homes and postwar developments, with local amenities centered around Walker Road.
Walker Park provides a large green space for recreation, while the nearby St. Anthony’s Catholic College serves as a key educational institution. The area has strong transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the A187. Historically, Walker was known for its shipbuilding and industrial past, with some remnants still visible along the riverside. The community has a range of local shops, pubs, and services catering to residents.
On average Walker has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 63.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walker is £28,415 per year. There are 6 schools in Walker: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Grasmere Avenue
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Birds Nest Road
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Birds Nest Road
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Evistones Gardens
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Sandy Crescent
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Evistones Gardens
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Belmont Street
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Burstow Avenue
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Welbeck Road
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Bywell Street
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Belford Terrace
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Newbold Street
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Norbury Grove
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Cowen Street
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Bakewell Terrace
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Lamerton Avenue
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Midway
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Fairhaven Avenue
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White Street
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Monkchester Road
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Christie Terrace
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Leicester Street
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Byker Street
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Welbeck Road
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Merton Road
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Allendale Terrace
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Grasmere Avenue
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Brampton Avenue
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Church Street
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Nelson Road
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Walker Park Close
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Rhodes Street
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Greenford Road
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Hexham Avenue
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Enslin Street
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Church Street
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Airey Terrace
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Lamerton Avenue
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Church Street
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Annville Crescent
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Wharrier Street
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Chalfont Road
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Caldbeck Avenue
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Allendale Terrace
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Branxton Crescent
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Longfield Terrace
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St Anthony's Road
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Brampton Avenue
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Andromeda Court
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St Anthony's Road
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Crawford Terrace
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Wharrier Street
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Winslow Place
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Yorkdale Place
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Burwood Road
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Troutbeck Avenue
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Horsley Terrace
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Walker South
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Crossfield Terrace
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Brampton Avenue
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Readhead Drive
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Walker Road
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Seaton Place
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Belmont Street
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Clipstone Avenue
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Welbeck Road
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Monkchester Road
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St Anthony's Road
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St Anthony's Road
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Cobham Place
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Walker Road
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Greenford Road
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Beverley Terrace
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Chathill Terrace
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Philipson Street
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Walker South
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Staward Terrace
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Walker South
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Wincomblee Road
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Holywell Avenue
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Anson Walk
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Andromeda Court
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Rochester Street
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Grasmere Avenue
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Winslow Close
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Burnham Grove
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Walker South
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Bywell Street
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Walker North
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Birds Nest Road
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Walker South
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Berry Close
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Walker South
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Kingsmere Gardens
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Mary's Place
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Cicero Court
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Malaya Drive
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Dunstanburgh Road
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Kingston Avenue