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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

NE63EF

Saffron Place

NE63ET

Brampton Avenue

NE63NJ

Blossom Chase

NE62NL

St Anthonys Road

NE63BH

Melton Avenue

NE62QD

Adelphi Place

NE63SY

Burwood Road

NE62PA

Welbeck Road

NE63EX

Wetheral Terrace

NE63HL

Anne Walk

NE63PF

Wincomblee Road

NE63PB

Midway

NE63SR

Clipstone Avenue

NE62LT

Wigmore Avenue

NE63AP

Ingram Terrace

NE63PN

Station Road

NE63PR

Foster Street

NE63UN

Walker Road

NE62PN

Denver Gardens

NE63LU

Ryton Terrace

NE63PX

Fairhaven Avenue

NE63RX

Oxted Place

NE63UA

Hyperion Way

NE63XE

Greenford Road

NE63AT

Scrogg Road

NE63BW

Scholars Drive

NE63EZ

Walker

NE63JS

Walker Road

NE63NR

Rochester Street

NE63UR

Royston Terrace

NE64EN

Philipson Street

NE63DF

Rhodes Street

NE63DY

Wharrier Street

NE63SS

Enslin Street

NE62XD

Callaly Way

NE63AQ

Hedgeley Terrace

NE63BE

Losh Terrace

NE63BN

Mindrum Terrace

NE62PE

Lowthian Crescent

NE63LF

Lamerton Avenue

NE62PD

St Anthonys Road

NE62SQ

Kingston Avenue

NE63BR

Wharrier Street

NE63LQ

Sandy Crescent

NE63RU

Evistones Gardens

NE63SN

Belmont Street

NE63SQ

Burstow Avenue

NE64JS

Welbeck Road

Data Sources

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