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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 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 5 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
137
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
62.49(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.19(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.06(+85%)
Public order
15.64(+91%)
Other theft
8.96(+50%)
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

Median price£134,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £147K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Walker 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£230,000£281
Semi-Detached8£141,000£186
Terraced34£131,500£163
Flats3£75,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£50,000£95,000£86,000
2017£142,995£45,000£121,995£85,000
2018£138,995£67,975£106,495£82,000
2019£180,000£75,250£90,000£94,500
2020£152,475£41,000£107,500£90,000
2021£154,000£53,000£110,000£100,000
2022£205,000£37,000£115,000£115,000
2023£159,750£90,250£140,000£110,000
2024£200,000£80,000£145,250£110,000
2025£210,000£73,750£125,000£125,000
2026£142,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£115£102
2017£166£80£154£111
2018£177£81£149£110
2019£169£117£123£102
2020£188£78£127£120
2021£191£106£141£124
2022£192£72£147£144
2023£183£112£154£142
2024£248£131£167£142
2025£258£111£171£164
2026£181£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walker in the last year.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walker ward.

Local councillors

David Leslie Wood

Walker - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Walker

Is Walker safe?

Walker records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walker?

The median sale price in Walker is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walker?

Walker has 5 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walker?

Walker scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walker sits around rank 837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walker?

The average household income in Walker is around £33,248 per year, and 64% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walker?

Walker is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Walker

NE63HU

Church Walk

NE63UP

Station Road

NE63AN

Birch Terrace

NE63TP

Oldfield Road

NE63TN

Oldfield Road

NE63PR

Foster Street

NE63BX

Welbeck Road

NE62LY

Burnham Grove

NE62LP

Kingston Avenue

NE63LS

Hursley Walk

NE63BW

Scholars Drive

NE63QD

Yorkdale Place

NE62TB

Norbury Grove

NE62PL

Grasmere Avenue

NE63SW

Caldbeck Avenue

NE63JN

Walker Road

NE63BG

Philipson Street

NE62PS

Christie Terrace

NE63HJ

Halling Close

NE63XJ

Greenford Road

NE62TT

Wilton Avenue

NE63SL

Belmont Street

NE63PH

Bath Street

NE63BE

Losh Terrace

NE63JP

Walker Road

NE62LJ

Monkchester Road

NE63AJ

Byker Street

NE62NA

Pinner Place

NE63BY

Grasmere Avenue

NE63PX

Fairhaven Avenue

NE63PU

Iona Place

NE62NL

St Anthonys Road

NE62PA

Welbeck Road

NE63UN

Walker Road

NE63TA

Burwood Road

NE63EZ

Walker

NE63LT

Beal Terrace

NE63EG

Wharrier Street

NE62NH

St Anthonys Road

NE63NF

Church Street

NE63DJ

Walker

NE64JS

Welbeck Road

NE63AU

Scrogg Road

NE63HL

Anne Walk

NE62QU

Grasmere Avenue

NE62LL

Monkchester Road

NE63PT

Winslow Place

NE63BR

Wharrier Street

NE62LQ

Birds Nest Road

NE63RY

Holywell Avenue

NE63AT

Scrogg Road

NE63EE

Highfield Terrace

NE63LX

Brampton Avenue

NE63TZ

Queensborough Square

NE63SA

Seaton Place

NE63QA

Winslow Place

NE63XR

Dovercourt Road

NE63LG

Radstock Walk

NE63LU

Ryton Terrace

NE63QZ

Yorkdale Place

NE63QF

Winslow Close

NE63UD

Andromeda Court

NE62QH

Walker

NE63QG

Winslow Close

NE63XE

Greenford Road

NE63BQ

Wharrier Street

NE63LB

Walker Road

NE63EP

Staward Terrace

NE63NS

Walker Park Gardens

NE63ER

Chalfont Road

NE63SQ

Burstow Avenue

NE64ER

Philipson Street

NE62NN

St Anthonys Road

NE63XF

Caledonia Street

NE63AP

Ingram Terrace

NE63LF

Lamerton Avenue

NE62SQ

Kingston Avenue

NE63UQ

Station Road

NE63JW

Brampton Avenue

NE63DP

Church Walk

NE62LR

Birds Nest Road

NE63TS

Pottery Park

NE63DD

Parade Close

NE63XA

Caledonia Street

NE64EN

Philipson Street

NE63AZ

Enslin Street

NE63JL

Walker Road

NE63XG

Annville Crescent

NE63AB

Welbeck Road

NE62LU

Wigmore Avenue

NE63EQ

Southern Road

NE63AH

Cowen Street

NE62TR

Irthing Avenue

NE62TX

Monkchester Road

NE62PP

Parsons Avenue

NE63PZ

Marys Place

NE63PY

Fairhaven Avenue

NE63EW

Mafeking Street

NE63JS

Walker Road

NE63UG

Malaya Drive