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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£135,000
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £147K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £165 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
Terraced33£133,000£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