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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Walker Road
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Burstow Avenue
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Evistones Gardens
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Burwood Close
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Birds Nest Road
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Lancefield Avenue
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Ryal Terrace
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Welbeck Road
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Nelson Road
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Winslow Place
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Philipson Street
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Adelphi Place
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Beal Terrace
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Winslow Place
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Burwood Close
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Merton Road
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Greenford Road
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Welbeck Road
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Birch Terrace
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Losh Terrace
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Rhodes Street
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Mary's Place
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Caldbeck Avenue
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Beal Terrace
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Caledonia Street
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Birds Nest Road
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Burnham Grove
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Church Street
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Exeter Street
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Blossom Chase
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Yorkdale Place
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Winslow Close
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Lichfield Avenue
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Wharrier Street
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Sandy Crescent
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Brampton Avenue
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Lightbourne Road
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Winslow Close
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Caledonia Street
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Hibernia Road
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Chorley Place
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Monkchester Road
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Byker Street
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Mindrum Terrace
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Chalfont Road
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Park View
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Dovercourt Road
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Lytham Place
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Kingston Avenue
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Burnham Grove
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Byker Street
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Wincomblee Road
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Chathill Terrace
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Foster Street
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Longfield Terrace
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Halling Close
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Evistones Gardens
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Yelverton Crescent
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Walker South
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Walker Road
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Dovercourt Road
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Caledonia Street
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Church Street
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Wigmore Avenue
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St Anthony's Road
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Parson's Avenue
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Flodden Street
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Church Street
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Scrogg Road
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Bath Street
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Iona Place
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Merton Road
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Monkchester Road
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Dunstanburgh Road
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Station Road
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Church Street
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Greenford Road
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Burwood Road
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Kingston Avenue
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Monkchester Road
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Callaly Way
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Empress Road
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Highfield Terrace
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St Anthony's Road
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Irthing Avenue
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Parade Close
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Lowfield Terrace
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Mafeking Street
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Airey Terrace
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Walker South
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Walker North
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Evistones Gardens
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Christie Terrace
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Kingston Avenue
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Denver Gardens
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Proctor Street
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Airey Terrace
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Exeter Street
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Pottery Bank
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Springwell Avenue