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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 100 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
Detached15£346,746
Flats4£93,375
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

NE64RE

Sutton Street

NE64YW

Finchley Court

NE64AP

Fossway

NE64HU

Whinneyfield Road

NE64QN

Shields Road

NE64HH

Kentmere Avenue

NE64PR

Rosewood Crescent

NE64SU

Appletree Gardens

NE64QL

Shields Road

NE64RD

Palmerston Avenue

NE64XA

Tumulus Avenue

NE64AR

Scrogg Road

NE64TU

Greenwood Avenue

NE64UA

Wyedale Way

NE64HB

Mead Walk

NE64TR

Yewtree Gardens

NE64UJ

Fossway

NE64EP

Cowen Street

NE64LA

Waverdale Avenue

NE64RX

Woodhead Road

NE62YD

Walkergate

NE64LH

Blackwell Avenue

NE64PQ

Rosewood Crescent

NE64UB

Cloverdale Court

NE64DN

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64HY

Baret Road

NE64NX

Larchwood Avenue

NE64UW

Wyedale Way

NE62AA

Depot Road

NE64DQ

Blackwell Avenue

NE64LG

Benton Way

NE64YJ

Finchley Crescent

NE64SR

Shields Road

NE64JN

Welbeck Road

NE64LR

Westerdale Place

NE64XT

Westbourne Avenue

NE64YH

Vauxhall Road

Data Sources

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