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England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Walker

About

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.

Area overview

On average Walker has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 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 £28,411 per year. There are 6 schools in Walker: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walker Population
11,825
Population density
4,194.2 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Walker area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £195,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£190,000
Flats5£80,000
Semi-Detached10£142,750
Terraced27£123,000

10 years price trend in Walker

All postcodes in Walker

NE63ET

Brampton Avenue

NE63LP

Elstob Place

NE63US

Jane Terrace

NE62NL

St Anthony's Road

NE62PA

Denver Gardens

NE63BH

Melton Avenue

NE63EX

Wetheral Terrace

NE63HL

Walker South

NE63PF

Wincomblee Road

NE62QD

Adelphi Place

NE63PB

Midway

NE63SR

Clipstone Avenue

NE63SY

Burwood Road

NE62LT

Wigmore Avenue

NE62PN

Denver Gardens

NE63AP

Ingram Terrace

NE63LU

Ryton Terrace

NE63PN

Foster Street

NE63PR

Foster Street

NE63PX

Fairhaven Avenue

NE63RX

Oxted Place

NE63UA

Caledonia Street

NE63UN

Church Street

NE63XE

Greenford Road

NE63AT

Horsley Terrace

NE63BW

Scholars Drive

NE63EZ

Walker South

NE63JS

Walker Road

NE63NR

Rochester Street

NE63UR

Jane Terrace

NE64EN

Philipson Street

NE62XD

Callaly Way

NE63AQ

Hedgeley Terrace

NE63BE

Branxton Crescent

NE63BN

Branxton Crescent

NE63DF

Rhodes Street

NE63DY

Wharrier Street

NE63SS

Enslin Street

NE62PD

Grasmere Avenue

NE62PE

Belford Terrace

NE62SQ

Birds Nest Road

NE63BR

Birds Nest Road

NE63LF

Evistones Gardens

NE63LQ

Sandy Crescent

NE63RU

Evistones Gardens

NE63SN

Belmont Street

NE63SQ

Burstow Avenue

NE64JS

Welbeck Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.