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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. 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
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

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Walker 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£230,000£3,026
Flats5£75,000£1,309
Semi-Detached8£141,000£2,001
Terraced33£130,000£1,731

10 years median price trend in Walker

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

All postcodes in Walker

NE63NT

Walker Park Close

NE63AY

Crawford Terrace

NE63DX

Proctor Street

NE63XH

Greenford Road

NE63UF

Lysander Drive

NE62ND

St Anthonys Road

NE63QE

Winslow Place

NE63HR

Airey Terrace

NE63TL

Greenford Road

NE63UA

Hyperion Way

NE62PQ

Troutbeck Avenue

NE63NU

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63NY

Dawson Street

NE63EH

Longfield Terrace

NE63ES

Chalfont Road

NE63LH

The Oval

NE63EJ

Crossfield Terrace

NE63LZ

Rhodes Street

NE63LR

Sandy Crescent

NE63NJ

Blossom Chase

NE62PY

Lytham Place

NE63TR

Burwood Close

NE63LQ

Sandy Crescent

NE62PE

Lowthian Crescent

NE62NU

Bywell Street

NE62PD

St Anthonys Road

NE63QP

Winslow Place

NE63UE

Cicero Court

NE63SG

St Anthonys Walk

NE63UR

Royston Terrace

NE63ST

Enslin Gardens

NE63PF

Wincomblee Road

NE63SP

Clipstone Avenue

NE63LP

Elstob Place

NE62NX

Bywell Street

NE62SR

Kingston Avenue

NE63EU

Lowfield Terrace

NE63SZ

Walker Road

NE63AS

Hexham Avenue

NE62NJ

St Anthonys Road

NE63XW

Church Street

NE63EA

Wharrier Street

NE63TJ

Greenford Road

NE64JT

Welbeck Road

NE63BF

Foster Street

NE62QD

Adelphi Place

NE63AR

Allendale Terrace

NE63EF

Saffron Place

NE63JU

St Anthony's Road

NE63BT

Church Street

NE62LT

Wigmore Avenue

NE63RS

Evistones Gardens

NE62TE

Birds Nest Road

NE63UL

Walker Road

NE63DH

Walker

NE62PU

Dunstanburgh Road

NE63TB

Merton Road

NE63TQ

Merton Road

NE63HT

Church Walk

NE62QJ

Newbold Street

NE63HN

Cobham Place

NE63DT

Whitworth Close

NE63PD

Lightbourne Road

NE63UT

Beverley Terrace

NE63SR

Clipstone Avenue

NE63BH

Melton Avenue

NE63DY

Wharrier Street

NE62NP

Lancefield Avenue

NE62XQ

Callaly Way

NE63NW

Empress Road

NE63BL

Mindrum Terrace

NE63SU

Pottery Bank

NE63BB

Chathill Terrace

NE62NE

St Anthonys Road

NE62LS

Springwell Avenue

NE62TU

Monkchester Road

NE63EN

Scrogg Road

NE63RT

Evistones Gardens

NE63EL

Southfield Terrace

NE62LX

Burnham Grove

NE63PS

Winslow Place

NE63BA

Crawford Terrace

NE63AQ

Hedgeley Terrace

NE62QB

Chorley Place

NE63NP

Kingsmere Gardens

NE62PH

Belford Terrace

NE63RU

Evistones Gardens

NE63BP

Ryal Terrace

NE62PR

Scrogg Road

NE63NG

Church Street

NE63BN

Mindrum Terrace

NE63SN

Belmont Street

NE63JT

Walker Road

NE62LN

Monkchester Road

NE63LY

Carnaby Road

NE62PN

Denver Gardens

NE63DF

Rhodes Street

NE64JU

Welbeck Road

NE63UB

Anson Walk

NE63NH

Nelson Road

Data Sources

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