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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 47 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
Terraced31£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

NE63BX

Welbeck Road

NE62NP

Lancefield Avenue

NE63NL

Nelson Road

NE64ER

Philipson Street

NE62QA

Kennington Grove

NE63LT

Beal Terrace

NE63QP

Winslow Place

NE63TA

Burwood Road

NE63TB

Merton Road

NE63XH

Greenford Road

NE64JT

Welbeck Road

NE63LZ

Rhodes Street

NE63PJ

White Street

NE63SF

Belmont Walk

NE63TH

Millbank Road

NE63XA

Caledonia Street

NE63AN

Birch Terrace

NE63BD

Losh Terrace

NE62LQ

Birds Nest Road

NE62NA

Pinner Place

NE63DW

Church Street

NE63ED

Exeter Street

NE63LY

Carnaby Road

NE63QD

Yorkdale Place

NE63QG

Winslow Close

NE63BQ

Wharrier Street

NE63LR

Sandy Crescent

NE63LX

Brampton Avenue

NE63PD

Lightbourne Road

NE63QF

Winslow Close

NE63UQ

Station Road

NE62NB

Lichfield Avenue

NE63TZ

Queensborough Square

NE63BL

Mindrum Terrace

NE63ER

Chalfont Road

NE63HP

Park View

NE63XP

Dovercourt Road

NE62QB

Chorley Place

NE62QP

Monkchester Road

NE63AJ

Byker Street

NE62LP

Kingston Avenue

NE62PR

Scrogg Road

NE63BF

Foster Street

NE63EL

Southfield Terrace

NE63JT

Walker Road

NE63PL

Wincomblee Road

NE63UL

Walker Road

NE63XF

Caledonia Street

NE62LX

Burnham Grove

NE62PY

Lytham Place

NE63BB

Chathill Terrace

NE63HJ

Halling Close

NE63SG

St Anthonys Walk

NE63ST

Enslin Gardens

NE63UH

Walker Road

NE63XR

Dovercourt Road

NE62NH

St Anthonys Road

NE62QL

Flodden Street

NE63PH

Bath Street

NE63TQ

Merton Road

NE63XW

Church Street

NE62LU

Wigmore Avenue

NE62PP

Parsons Avenue

NE63AU

Scrogg Road

NE63PU

Iona Place

NE62LJ

Monkchester Road

NE63TL

Greenford Road

NE63TN

Oldfield Road

NE62PX

Dunstanburgh Road

NE63NF

Church Street

NE63UP

Station Road

NE62TU

Monkchester Road

NE62XQ

Callaly Way

NE63NW

Empress Road

NE63EU

Lowfield Terrace

NE63HT

Church Walk

NE63QW

Aston Walk

NE63EE

Highfield Terrace

NE62NE

St Anthonys Road

NE62TR

Irthing Avenue

NE63DD

Parade Close

NE63EW

Mafeking Street

NE63NS

Walker Park Gardens

NE63RT

Evistones Gardens

NE62PS

Christie Terrace

NE63NU

Kingsmere Gardens

NE63TS

Pottery Park

NE62PJ

Grasmere Avenue

NE62SS

Kingston Avenue

NE63DX

Proctor Street

NE63HR

Airey Terrace

NE62LS

Springwell Avenue

NE62NY

Welbeck Road

NE63AB

Welbeck Road

NE63EN

Scrogg Road

NE63LP

Elstob Place

NE63QA

Winslow Place

NE62TS

Wilton Avenue

NE62TT

Wilton Avenue

NE63DT

Whitworth Close

Data Sources

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