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About

Walkergate is a residential district situated in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is bordered by the larger suburb of Walker to the east and the River Tyne to the south.

A notable local landmark is the expansive Walkergate Park, which includes sports facilities. The area is served by Walkergate Metro station, providing a direct link to the city centre. Housing is generally more affordable here compared to central Newcastle neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Walkergate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year. There are 4 schools in Walkergate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkergate is home to around 8,745 people, with a population density of about 4,120.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkergate Population
8,745
Population density
4,120.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.5(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(-18%)
Public order
7.43(-9%)
Vehicle crime
3.43(-17%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,782
89.02%
Other
170
1.94%
Other White
153
1.75%
African
123
1.41%
Other Asian
108
1.24%
Total population: 8,742

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,729
23.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,664
22.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,172
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,041
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
839
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,304
32.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,084
26.92%
Social rents from council
926
23%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
10.01%
Other social rented
178
4.42%
Total households: 4,026

Property prices in Walkergate

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkergate 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 Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£235,250£2,527
Flats4£83,875£1,662
Semi-Detached34£215,000£2,221
Terraced23£158,500£1,643

10 years median price trend in Walkergate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.

All postcodes in Walkergate

NE64DG

Ennerdale Road

NE64LY

Abingdon Road

NE64YN

Marmion Road

NE64UR

Tumulus Avenue

NE64DP

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64QD

Benfield Road

NE65BN

Greenhead Drive

NE64XW

Walkergate

NE64YW

Finchley Court

NE64XL

The Fold

NE64YB

Courtfield Road

NE64TF

Walkergate

NE64TT

Alderwood Crescent

NE64UH

Stotts Road

NE64XE

The Avenue

NE64UY

Tumulus Avenue

NE64ZA

Stockwell Green

NE64LN

Nidsdale Avenue

NE64LL

Abbeyvale Drive

NE64DN

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64US

Tumulus Avenue

NE64BY

Middle Street

NE64DH

Ennerdale Road

NE64UU

Tumulus Avenue

NE64SR

Shields Road

NE64XF

Fossway

NE64PB

Appletree Gardens

NE64JX

Waverdale Avenue

NE64DR

Blackwell Avenue

NE64JL

Welbeck Road

NE64PU

Ivy Road

NE64YE

Belsize Place

NE64PD

Jasmine Close

NE64QQ

Shields Road

NE64NW

Cherrywood

NE64UN

Waverdale Avenue

NE64PE

Thistley Close

NE64NX

Larchwood Avenue

NE64NP

Maplewood

NE64LG

Benton Way

NE64YG

Walker Grove

NE64SZ

Pinewood Close

NE64UQ

Eastfield Avenue

NE64LJ

Ennerdale Road

NE64DW

Walkerfield Place

NE65BQ

Benfield Road

NE64RR

Whinneyfield Road

NE64TP

Oaktree Avenue

NE64DZ

Walkerfield Court

NE64LR

Westerdale Place

NE64LE

Weardale Avenue

NE64UD

Stotts Road

NE64RT

Baret Road

NE64XS

Shields Road

NE64XA

Tumulus Avenue

NE64SU

Appletree Gardens

NE64SX

Appletree Gardens

NE64LB

Edendale Avenue

NE64DB

Middle Street

NE64LQ

Wharfedale Place

Data Sources

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