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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

NE64BL

Musgrave Terrace

NE64NT

Benfield Road

NE64RJ

Julian Avenue

NE64RU

Baret Road

NE64RY

Northmoor Road

NE64TD

Rowantree Road

NE64BA

Alston Avenue

NE64BN

Ripley Terrace

NE64PJ

Laurel Crescent

NE64UR

Tumulus Avenue

NE64AB

Roman Avenue

NE64BY

Middle Street

NE64DP

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64EH

Corby Gardens

NE64EL

Jackson Street

NE64JB

Sunnycrest Avenue

NE64UY

Tumulus Avenue

NE64TF

Walkergate

NE64DW

Walkerfield Place

NE64QU

Pembroke Avenue

NE64XD

Nithdale Close

NE64EB

Langdale Gardens

NE64HJ

Marondale Avenue

NE64QD

Benfield Road

NE64QP

Shields Road

NE64PS

Holme Avenue

NE64RR

Whinneyfield Road

NE64YL

Westbury Avenue

NE64YQ

Warren Avenue

NE64NP

Maplewood

NE64DJ

Ennerdale Road

NE64HP

Westbourne Avenue

NE64JD

Spinney Terrace

NE64NY

Appletree Gardens

NE64RH

Sutton Street

NE64RQ

Whinneyfield Road

NE62XX

Back Chapman Street

NE64BB

Alston Avenue

NE64EQ

Westbourne Gardens

NE64LQ

Wharfedale Place

NE64QQ

Shields Road

NE64TQ

Oaktree Avenue

NE64UD

Stotts Road

NE64XS

Shields Road

NE64RN

Ellesmere Avenue

NE64RT

Baret Road

NE64TA

Meadowfield Gardens

NE65BN

Greenhead Drive

NE64DU

Eastbourne Gardens

NE64EA

Ashbourne Avenue

NE64PT

Elmwood Crescent

NE64RP

Ellesmere Avenue

NE64BJ

Ulverstone Terrace

NE64DF

Middle Street East

NE64HR

Westbourne Avenue

NE64JQ

Welbeck Road

NE64TL

Lilac Road

NE64TS

Peartree Gardens

NE64DL

Ennerdale Road

NE64AA

Roman Avenue

NE64HT

Fossway

NE64TB

Firtree Avenue

NE64UP

Eastfield Avenue

NE64XL

The Fold

NE64DH

Ennerdale Road

NE64DY

Ashbourne Avenue

NE62YL

Walkergate

NE62YP

Shields Road

NE64AF

St Oswalds Green

NE64AL

Wall Terrace

NE64UT

Tumulus Avenue

NE64XH

Cairnsmore Close

NE64XY

Fossway

NE64DR

Blackwell Avenue

NE64PU

Ivy Road

NE64LE

Weardale Avenue

NE64TE

Rowantree Road

NE64XJ

Chevin Close

NE62XT

Heaton Junction

NE64PD

Jasmine Close

NE64QS

Iolanthe Crescent

NE64YB

Courtfield Road

NE64ZA

Stockwell Green

NE64BE

Vallum Road

NE64BH

Ulverstone Terrace

NE64LT

Fisher Street

NE64SX

Appletree Gardens

NE64AE

Roman Avenue

NE64AG

Sutton Street

NE64AX

St Oswalds Avenue

NE64DG

Ennerdale Road

NE64RL

Walpole Street

NE64US

Tumulus Avenue

NE62UD

Shields Road

NE64PP

Laburnum Avenue

NE64TT

Alderwood Crescent

NE64UE

Stotts Road

NE64AY

St Oswalds Avenue

NE64LP

Coquetdale Avenue

NE64PE

Thistley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.