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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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £207,550 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £465,496.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced25£162,000
Detached13£315,000
Flats3£87,750
Semi-Detached33£237,500

10 years median price trend in Walkergate

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.