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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 moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
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
45.86(+12%)
Shoplifting
26.92(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.65(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.04(+34%)
Public order
10.64(+21%)
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

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £205,100 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
Detached15£346,746
Flats5£87,750
Semi-Detached45£237,500
Terraced36£161,000

10 years median price trend in Walkergate

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

All postcodes in Walkergate

NE64PB

Appletree Gardens

NE62BZ

Walkergate

NE62LA

Wansbeck Close

NE64PA

Appletree Gardens

NE64RB

Coutts Road

NE64XX

Fossway

NE64DS

Eastbourne Avenue

NE64EE

Westbourne Avenue

NE64SZ

Pinewood Close

NE64UU

Tumulus Avenue

NE64XF

Fossway

NE64AJ

Hurst Terrace

NE64HD

Kentmere Avenue

NE64YD

Courtfield Road

NE65BQ

Benfield Road

NE64BS

Farne Terrace

NE64JA

West Farm Road

NE64LJ

Ennerdale Road

NE64AD

Roman Avenue

NE64AH

Roman Avenue

NE64ED

Westbourne Avenue

NE64YG

Walker Grove

NE64EY

Scrogg Road

NE64LN

Nidsdale Avenue

NE64SP

Shields Road

NE64SY

Logan Road

NE64TP

Oaktree Avenue

NE64AS

Thorne Terrace

NE64DE

Langley Road

NE64JP

Welbeck Road

NE64SS

Shields Road

NE64ST

Briarwood Crescent

NE64UQ

Eastfield Avenue

NE64TN

Hollywood Avenue

NE64EJ

Elgin Gardens

NE64NU

Benfield Road

NE64QR

Valentia Avenue

NE64BQ

Finsbury Avenue

NE64JL

Welbeck Road

NE64JY

Waverdale Avenue

NE64NS

Shields Road

NE64UN

Waverdale Avenue

NE64YN

Marmion Road

NE64DT

Eastbourne Avenue

NE64HX

Whinneyfield Road

NE64UX

Tumulus Avenue

NE64YE

Belsize Place

NE64AU

Moorland Crescent

NE64LL

Abbeyvale Drive

NE64UH

Stotts Road

NE64QY

Fossway

NE64UF

Amberdale Avenue

NE62UJ

Fossway

NE64AW

Cloverdale Court

NE64DB

Middle Street

NE64HQ

Westbourne Avenue

NE64PH

Broomfield Avenue

NE64YP

Greencroft Avenue

NE64DZ

Walkerfield Court

NE64HE

Kentmere Avenue

NE64PL

Ashwood Crescent

NE64YA

Selby Gardens

NE64PN

Poplar Avenue

NE64SN

Shields Road

NE62UT

Bethell Avenue

NE64AQ

Christopher Road

NE64BR

Finsbury Avenue

NE64HN

Calderdale Avenue

NE64DX

Walkerfield Court

NE64EF

Langley Place

NE64NW

Cherrywood

NE64SD

Sutton Street

NE64AN

Fossway

NE64BP

Marske Terrace

NE64HA

Scrogg Road

NE64LY

Abingdon Road

NE62PB

Welbeck Road

NE64XB

George Road

NE63AA

Welbeck Road

NE64BD

Lownds Terrace

NE64EX

Scrogg Road

NE64JX

Waverdale Avenue

NE64LD

Weardale Avenue

NE64SQ

Shields Road

NE64UG

Rotherdale Court

NE65BP

Greenhead Drive

NE64RA

Coutts Road

NE64HL

Borrowdale Avenue

NE64QX

Fossway

NE64RS

Southmoor Road

NE64XU

Westbourne Avenue

NE64YR

Stockwell Green

NE64XW

Walkergate

NE64HS

Keebledale Avenue

NE64LB

Edendale Avenue

NE64NQ

Benfield Road

NE64QT

Trojan Avenue

NE64TX

Cedarwood Avenue

NE64AT

Moorland Crescent

NE64XE

The Avenue

Data Sources

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