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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

NE63QS

Wincomblee Road

NE63SF

Belmont Walk

NE63AG

Welbeck Road

NE63RX

Oxted Place

NE63EX

Wetheral Terrace

NE63US

Jane Terrace

NE63PA

Midway

NE62QA

Kennington Grove

NE63HP

Park View

NE62PJ

Grasmere Avenue

NE62QL

Flodden Street

NE63QW

Aston Walk

NE63BJ

Branxton Crescent

NE62QE

Leicester Street

NE62NB

Lichfield Avenue

NE63XP

Dovercourt Road

NE63DZ

Wharrier Street

NE63BS

Walker

NE63PJ

White Street

NE63DW

Church Street

NE63ET

Brampton Avenue

NE63NL

Nelson Road

NE63TH

Millbank Road

NE63SY

Burwood Road

NE63SS

Enslin Street

NE63RA

Rhodes Street

NE62QP

Monkchester Road

NE62XD

Callaly Way

NE63NR

Rochester Street

NE63NA

Readhead Drive

NE62TS

Wilton Avenue

NE63BD

Losh Terrace

NE62NY

Welbeck Road

NE63PB

Midway

NE62PX

Dunstanburgh Road

NE63NB

Walker

NE63PN

Station Road

NE63TD

Merton Road

NE62SS

Kingston Avenue

NE63AL

Hexham Avenue

NE63AX

Horsley Terrace

NE63UH

Walker Road

NE63QB

Winslow Place

NE63PL

Wincomblee Road

NE63LE

Bakewell Terrace

NE63DB

Airey Terrace

NE63AE

Byker Terrace

NE63ED

Exeter Street

Data Sources

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