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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 95 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
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 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
Detached9£250,000£2,527
Flats10£93,500£1,609
Semi-Detached49£205,100£2,184
Terraced26£155,000£1,733

10 years median price trend in Walkergate

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

All postcodes in Walkergate

NE64DY

Ashbourne Avenue

NE64YJ

Finchley Crescent

NE64BL

Musgrave Terrace

NE64DX

Walkerfield Court

NE64LP

Coquetdale Avenue

NE64HY

Baret Road

NE64NW

Cherrywood

NE64SR

Shields Road

NE64TA

Meadowfield Gardens

NE64XW

Walkergate

NE64LG

Benton Way

NE62AA

Depot Road

NE64EH

Corby Gardens

NE64PL

Ashwood Crescent

NE64RR

Whinneyfield Road

NE64DT

Eastbourne Avenue

NE64UG

Rotherdale Court

NE64HJ

Marondale Avenue

NE64QN

Shields Road

NE64QD

Benfield Road

NE64BS

Farne Terrace

NE64PA

Appletree Gardens

NE62YL

Walkergate

NE64UP

Eastfield Avenue

NE64EY

Scrogg Road

NE64UW

Wyedale Way

NE64SX

Appletree Gardens

NE64SY

Logan Road

NE64UX

Tumulus Avenue

NE64BR

Finsbury Avenue

NE64XJ

Chevin Close

NE64LB

Edendale Avenue

NE64UB

Cloverdale Court

NE64LN

Nidsdale Avenue

NE64TX

Cedarwood Avenue

NE64QY

Fossway

NE64SZ

Pinewood Close

NE64AT

Moorland Crescent

NE64LQ

Wharfedale Place

NE64BH

Ulverstone Terrace

NE64AP

Fossway

NE64UT

Tumulus Avenue

NE64DL

Ennerdale Road

NE64EP

Cowen Street

NE64RD

Palmerston Avenue

NE64JX

Waverdale Avenue

NE64LE

Weardale Avenue

NE64HE

Kentmere Avenue

NE64EF

Langley Place

NE64RT

Baret Road

NE64AA

Roman Avenue

NE64RX

Woodhead Road

NE64RA

Coutts Road

NE64TL

Lilac Road

NE64AR

Scrogg Road

NE64PT

Elmwood Crescent

NE64UY

Tumulus Avenue

NE64AX

St Oswalds Avenue

NE64JL

Welbeck Road

NE64XH

Cairnsmore Close

NE64DB

Middle Street

NE64DH

Ennerdale Road

NE64AL

Wall Terrace

NE64UJ

Fossway

NE64UQ

Eastfield Avenue

NE64SD

Sutton Street

NE64AG

Sutton Street

NE64EB

Langdale Gardens

NE64RE

Sutton Street

NE64BP

Marske Terrace

NE64NY

Appletree Gardens

NE64BN

Ripley Terrace

NE64EL

Jackson Street

NE64TE

Rowantree Road

NE64YL

Westbury Avenue

NE64TD

Rowantree Road

NE64TS

Peartree Gardens

NE64HS

Keebledale Avenue

NE62BZ

Walkergate

NE64RS

Southmoor Road

NE62XX

Back Chapman Street

NE64UH

Stotts Road

NE64DU

Eastbourne Gardens

NE65BQ

Benfield Road

NE64XU

Westbourne Avenue

NE64JP

Welbeck Road

NE64HT

Fossway

NE64LT

Fisher Street

NE64YP

Greencroft Avenue

NE64BJ

Ulverstone Terrace

NE64BE

Vallum Road

NE64RN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE64AN

Fossway

NE64HU

Whinneyfield Road

NE64YW

Finchley Court

NE64EE

Westbourne Avenue

NE64LJ

Ennerdale Road

NE64PN

Poplar Avenue

NE64LL

Abbeyvale Drive

NE64QU

Pembroke Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.