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About

Walkergate is a residential ward located in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordering the River Tyne. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments. It is served by Walkergate Metro station, providing direct links to the city centre. The ward includes a local shopping parade on Saint Anthony's Road, catering to daily needs.

The area contains several green spaces, including Walkergate Park. A notable local feature is the historic St. John's Church, which dates to the 19th century. The ward is primarily a settled residential community, with industrial heritage linked to its riverside location. It functions as a practical suburb with established infrastructure and transport connections.

Area overview

On average Walkergate has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkergate is £39,729 per year. There are 4 schools in Walkergate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkergate is home to around 12,407 people, with a population density of about 3,713.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkergate Population
12,407
Population density
3,713.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.59(+8%)
Shoplifting
20.39(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.72(+38%)
Public order
10.16(+24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,044
89.01%
Other White
256
2.06%
Other
214
1.72%
African
183
1.47%
Other Asian
161
1.3%
Total population: 12,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,578
25.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,274
22.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,657
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,452
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,181
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 10,227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,707
30.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,448
25.68%
Social rents from council
1,398
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
11.88%
Other social rented
228
4.04%
Total households: 5,638

Property prices in Walkergate

Median price£170,450
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,020 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£235
Semi-Detached51£210,000£206
Terraced35£155,000£152
Flats10£90,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkergate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,995£71,500£140,750£109,950
2017£180,895£77,175£137,750£119,973
2018£170,000£78,129£155,050£111,250
2019£196,250£75,000£145,000£135,000
2020£183,750£71,000£155,475£115,000
2021£200,000£67,500£150,000£135,000
2022£180,500£88,000£180,000£143,500
2023£320,000£85,000£185,000£163,750
2024£312,998£86,500£193,000£146,000
2025£328,498£93,500£205,100£155,000
2026£255,000£86,000£210,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£103£142£110
2017£177£109£152£133
2018£191£115£147£121
2019£163£102£160£145
2020£178£114£165£131
2021£202£108£169£150
2022£177£121£191£173
2023£296£129£188£174
2024£301£121£191£177
2025£282£147£203£166
2026£237£129£222£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walkergate in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walkergate ward.

Local councillors

Maureen Beatrice Lowson

Walkergate - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Walkergate

Is Walkergate safe?

Walkergate records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walkergate?

The median sale price in Walkergate is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walkergate?

Walkergate has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walkergate?

Walkergate scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walkergate sits around rank 9,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walkergate?

The average household income in Walkergate is around £39,729 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walkergate?

Walkergate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Maureen Beatrice Lowson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Walkergate

NE64NQ

Benfield Road

NE64TB

Firtree Avenue

NE64HX

Whinneyfield Road

NE64YH

Vauxhall Road

NE64BY

Middle Street

NE64QX

Fossway

NE64AF

St Oswalds Green

NE64JN

Welbeck Road

NE64YE

Belsize Place

NE64RJ

Julian Avenue

NE64LA

Waverdale Avenue

NE64PE

Thistley Close

NE64HA

Scrogg Road

NE64AQ

Christopher Road

NE64PD

Jasmine Close

NE64UU

Tumulus Avenue

NE64TR

Yewtree Gardens

NE64AB

Roman Avenue

NE64HR

Westbourne Avenue

NE64QR

Valentia Avenue

NE64QS

Iolanthe Crescent

NE64YN

Marmion Road

NE64YA

Selby Gardens

NE64QP

Shields Road

NE64DE

Langley Road

NE64PB

Appletree Gardens

NE64XT

Westbourne Avenue

NE64AS

Thorne Terrace

NE64XE

The Avenue

NE64US

Tumulus Avenue

NE64DF

Middle Street East

NE64XF

Fossway

NE64HP

Westbourne Avenue

NE64LD

Weardale Avenue

NE64PQ

Rosewood Crescent

NE64PP

Laburnum Avenue

NE64RU

Baret Road

NE64UN

Waverdale Avenue

NE64UD

Stotts Road

NE64NS

Shields Road

NE64QQ

Shields Road

NE62XT

Heaton Junction

NE64XA

Tumulus Avenue

NE64RP

Ellesmere Avenue

NE64EX

Scrogg Road

NE62LA

Wansbeck Close

NE65BP

Greenhead Drive

NE64RB

Coutts Road

NE64AH

Roman Avenue

NE64PS

Holme Avenue

NE64XD

Nithdale Close

NE64DW

Walkerfield Place

NE64QT

Trojan Avenue

NE62UJ

Fossway

NE64YB

Courtfield Road

NE64LR

Westerdale Place

NE64BQ

Finsbury Avenue

NE64BA

Alston Avenue

NE64SU

Appletree Gardens

NE64TU

Greenwood Avenue

NE64HQ

Westbourne Avenue

NE64TN

Hollywood Avenue

NE64JD

Spinney Terrace

NE64UR

Tumulus Avenue

NE64YD

Courtfield Road

NE64TQ

Oaktree Avenue

NE64AY

St Oswalds Avenue

NE64BB

Alston Avenue

NE64ED

Westbourne Avenue

NE62YP

Shields Road

NE64SN

Shields Road

NE64TF

Walkergate

NE64YG

Walker Grove

NE64TT

Alderwood Crescent

NE64HH

Kentmere Avenue

NE64DQ

Blackwell Avenue

NE65BN

Greenhead Drive

NE64DP

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64SQ

Shields Road

NE64YR

Stockwell Green

NE62PB

Welbeck Road

NE64RQ

Whinneyfield Road

NE64DR

Blackwell Avenue

NE64SP

Shields Road

NE64SS

Shields Road

NE64HB

Mead Walk

NE64PR

Rosewood Crescent

NE64AD

Roman Avenue

NE64NU

Benfield Road

NE64PH

Broomfield Avenue

NE64EA

Ashbourne Avenue

NE62YD

Walkergate

NE64AU

Moorland Crescent

NE64HN

Calderdale Avenue

NE64ST

Briarwood Crescent

NE64XX

Fossway

NE64PU

Ivy Road

NE64ZA

Stockwell Green

NE64DZ

Walkerfield Court

NE64BD

Lownds Terrace